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2. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Water seepage in basement and crawl spaces usually occurs over long periods of time and can be caused by numerous factors. Concrete is one of the most commonly used materials in home construction. When pockets of air are not removed during construction, or the mixture is not allowed to cure properly, the concrete can crack, which allows water ...

3. Does homeowners insurance cover basement flooding? - AOL

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   Homes with cracked foundations or those built on top of ground with high water tables may experience basement flooding due to seepage. Water seeping into your basement because of cracks in your ...

4. 7 Landscaping Tips That Can Help Keep Water Out of Your ... - AOL

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   Landscaping to prevent water from damaging your home or flooding your basement is a smart strategy. Learn seven easy steps that everyone, from gardening newbies to seasoned pros, can try.

5. Rolling Hills Estates landslide slows, but broken sewer line ...

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   After the research, a geologist looks for cracks upslope from where the homes have moved, and hikes down the hillside to look for seeping water, which can be an indicator of stability as the ...

6. Concrete degradation - Wikipedia

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   If the physico-chemical conditions prevailing in the seeping water evolve with distance along the water path and water becomes supersaturated with respect to certain minerals, they can further precipitate, making calthemite deposits (predominately calcium carbonate) inside the cracks, or at the concrete outer surface.

7. Damp proofing - Wikipedia

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   Damp proofing in construction is a type of moisture control applied to building walls and floors to prevent moisture from passing into the interior spaces. Dampness problems are among the most frequent problems encountered in residences.

8. 'Your house is worthless': Massachusetts homeowners are ... - AOL

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   "All of the sudden, one day, you start to notice cracks in your basement, and you come to find out that your house is worthless," state senator Peter Durant told WCVB. "That's devastating for ...

9. Water damage - Wikipedia

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   Affects only a portion of a room. Materials have a low permeance/porosity. Minimum moisture is absorbed by the materials. **IICRC s500 2016 update adds that class 1 be indicated when <5% of the total square footage of a room (ceiling+walls+floor) are affected ** Class 2 - Fast Rate of Evaporation. Water affects the entire room of carpet and ...