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Bellingham WA Home Inspections (King of the House): Water Intrusion

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Home Inspector with King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. Home Inspector Lic #207

 Below is a photo of a deck, actually a small landing, that is in front of a door that faces south. The southern exposure door receives heavy weather, wind and rain, and to make it even more harsh the home is not too far from the ocean. You can tell by looking at the threshold just how wet this area gets and the black coloring on the wood and on the floor covering is a sign of heavy moisture, likely decay is underway in this area. This is an example of why qualified builders or carpenters, who know how to properly fit doors, weather strips and install flashings are mandatory for the long-term well being of the home.

 

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Steven L. Smith

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Cathy Meyers
HomeSource Lamareaux Residential Realty - Apple Valley, CA
Hey Steve, I own property in Bellingham. Would you like to be an associate?
Dec 30, 2007 03:31 PM
Teresa Cox King
RE/MAX of Orange Beach - Orange Beach, AL
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama
We see this sort of moisture problem here in the south as well.  Wind driven rain and high humidity make for the early demise of wood surrounding doorways.  It amazes me that homeowners will neglect maintaining these areas, but will replace a car every two years!
Dec 30, 2007 03:34 PM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Sure Cathy,

 

I just added you. Steve

Dec 30, 2007 03:45 PM