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Buying A Property With Structural Damage
The first part of the article goes over some basic information everyone needs to do know about structural damage, the second part is a how "to guide" on how to look for structural damage.  Lastly some words about buying homes with structural damage.
If a house has foundation issues then start the repair work with the foundation.  As the foundation moves so does the roof and rest of the house.  So, just make sure the foundation has no issues first.  
Here’s what we know about foundation problems:
-  They commonly occur to homes near creeks or moist land
- Occur to homes without a Sprinkler System
- Occur to homes without a Gutter System
- It is not covered by Home Owner’s Insurance in Texas
- Is extremely expensive
- And finally, must be repaired before replacing a roof
(So make sure you subtract the cost of foundation repair and roof repair from the cost of the house)
Cracks in the Foundation
Finding cracks in your foundation doesn’t immediately signal structural problems. As concrete cures it slightly shrinks, and where it can’t shrink evenly it will crack. So it is important to know the difference between a normal crack in the foundation versus a crack that can lead to ... more

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