drain pipes: An Indicator
- 01/05/12 01:32 PM
What are silt marks? Silt marks occur when water rises and then slowly recedes leaving dirt and small debris that was mixed in or floating on the water clinging to the sides of vertical surfaces. Silt marks observed along house foundations, support piers, drain pipes, and/or heating/cooling ducts is a result of rising water that has accumulated in residential crawl spaces and basements. Wet basements and crawl spaces are sources of high humidity, which can produce surface condensation, mildew and fungi, musty odors, rust metal, and can become unhealthy. Excessive moisture can cause deterioration of floor joists, beams, subflooring, insulation, electrical-mechanical systems … (2 comments)
What are silt marks?
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