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Curious findings with this home. Home inspection in Carlsbad, N.M.

By Clint Mckie

Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

April 29, 2013 10:35 PM

Curious findings with this home. Home inspection in Carlsbad, N.M.

From time to time I find things that leave me a bit baffled.

At Desert Sun Home inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico, we strive to get the best results for the client.

Even if it means to find and or seek out additional help in response to a report.

Every now and then I find something in or on a home that leaves me a bit baffled.

Take a look at this picture and see if you can tell me what is causing the water lines to corrode like this.

I had not seen this type of corrosion inside a home except in a wet basement or crawl space,

This water line seems to be corroded with abandon. What is the cause of the corrosion?

This corrosion is really bad and is baffeling to me.

Remants of water line corrosion.

This corrosion has been happening for some time. I did'nt find the culprit, but I would like to present some answers for the buyers.

I could say the lines are old and need to be replaced. But what caused the corrosion. If they go back in with a "PEX" water line then the corrosion will stop. But it will not stop the corrosion that is occurring on the shut off valves.

Keep in mind that the corrosion is in both bathrooms one on the first floor and one on the second floor. No issues with the under sink plumbing in the kitchen.

Call me stumped in Carlsbad.

Any Ideas any one?

Have a great day every one.

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Clint, I wonder what is the pH of the water supply? It appears that the cold water is causing condensation and the elements, or pH of the water is leeching out the copper and other noble elements.

Apr 29, 2013 10:40 PM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Clint: I would want to know what is causing the corrosion as well. Hopefully the answer will come to light before they buy the home.

Apr 29, 2013 11:02 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I am certain that you will get an answer from someone here Clint. I find it odd that the corrosion appears to be on the plastic drain pipe also.

Apr 29, 2013 11:13 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

No idea, Clint, that's why I hire excellent inspectors like you to do my inspections.

Apr 29, 2013 11:34 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Clint, this is interesting, and know you will have an answer for this buyer soon!

Apr 30, 2013 12:07 AM

Adrian Willanger

206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA

Profit from my two decades of experience

Clint-I'm going to deffer this to your other readers, not a clue, but will check back.

Best-Adrian

Apr 30, 2013 03:43 AM

Tom, the 'corrosion' on the drain under the bath sink appears to be due to hard water and soap scum seeping between the sink lip and the countertop. If you look at that seam, you will note the white sediment and it appears to be the same product as on the drain and trap. In addition, it is evident that the copper corrosion is all due to seapage from an unsealed sink and faucet base on the top of the sink. Notice the rust forming from the plumbing pass-throughs from under the sink? It is clearly the result of a worn-out , or faulty installation of the faucet and sink.

Apr 30, 2013 03:55 AM

Fred Hernden, CMI

Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque area Master Inspector

At first look I thought maybe the copper pipe was sweating due to cold water and house being hot, then I realized the hot water line was corroded also. Maybe the fixture is allowing water to leak under it from the sink and running down the lines? The underside of the sink appears rusty, it's definitely been dripping on the cabinet floor and it's swelling. The first pic looks to be a toilet valve, and the stem packing is leaking.

Let us know when you figure it out Clint!

Apr 30, 2013 09:15 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Clint ...when does the book come out? Great post as always! Have a great night in Carlsbad!

Apr 30, 2013 11:09 AM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Clint you know where I'm going with this one. Call Uncle Bob in his expert opinion not only will he find the issue but I'm sure he'll bring out his trusty duct tape to fix it.

Apr 30, 2013 08:31 PM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Clint. That is a head scratcher. No idea:(

Apr 30, 2013 08:51 PM

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