We have found quite a few problems from condensation in homes old and new. Here is a nice article that gives the topic good coverage:
Condensation Inspection
by Nick Gromicko and Rob London
Condensation, also called sweating, forms on building materials when the temperature drops below the dew point, which is the temperature at which droplets of water vapor are forced so closely together that they coalesce into liquid water. Because of their characteristic thermal conductivity, components made of metal are usually the first places where condensation will … (1 comments)
brandon: Sherlock Holmes not required - (Brandon, MS inspections)
- 08/25/12 05:36 AM
I enjoy watching Sherlock Holmes movies and I enjoy having to do a little detective work during an inspection. This one, however, did not require much deduction. You know there's a problem when you walk into a basement and see this:
No that is not a new kind of Faux finish. It's mold! Wall to wall mold. Here's another look at it:
It did take some effort (mostly physical) to get to the cause. I knew that there had to be moisture for the mold to grow, but it wasn't some elusive source as I had hoped. This was obvious … (15 comments)
Residential and commercial property inspections. I am a Licensed Home Inspector and Certified Safety Professional with 15 years of experience in the fire protection and property inspection industries. We offer home inspection services in central Mississippi which includes the cities of Jackson, MS; Brandon, MS; Madison, MS; Hattiesburg, MS; Meridian, MS; Vicksburg, MS and all points in between.
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