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2. 15 Things That Will Always Fail a Home Inspection (and ... - AOL

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   In addition, surface grading issues can lead to basement leaks, causing mildew and mold. Ideally, your lawn should have a 3% slope away from your home. If not, your inspector will disclose it.

3. How to Prevent MAJOR Damage If Your Basement Floods - AOL

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   Water leaks and pooling in your basement can, unfortunately, happen for a number of reasons. Common culprits, though, include heavy rainfall seeping in ...

4. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The main purpose of external weeping tile is preventing water from getting into a basement. However, these pipes can become clogged or damaged, which causes excess water to put pressure on internal walls and basement floors. Water build up inside window wells, after heavy rain or snow, can lead to leaks through basement window seams.

5. Water damage - Wikipedia

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   Water damage can originate by different sources such as a broken dishwasher hose, a washing machine overflow, a dishwasher leakage, broken/leaking pipes, flood waters, groundwater seepage, building envelope failures (leaking roof, windows, doors, siding, etc.) and clogged toilets.

6. Bituminous waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The underlayment also sheds any water which penetrates the roof covering from an ordinary leak, a leak from wind-driven rain or snow, wind damage to the roof covering, or ice dams. However, the application of underlays may increase the roof temperature, which is the leading cause of ageing of asphalt shingles. Not installing an underlay may ...

7. The Best Place to Put a Carbon Monoxide Detector (and 5 Spots ...

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   Leaks from the furnace, water heater, or other appliances can release invisible carbon monoxide into your home. Correctly installing an alarm can keep you safe. The Best Place to Put a Carbon ...