Moisture negatively impacts the structural integrity of houses. Research documenting this damage dates back many years but became more prevalent with the progressive tightening of residential houses that began in earnest during the energy crisis of the 1970s (Sherwood and TenWolde 1982). The e...
Read MoreThis is the 2nd part of a 3 part series... Basement moisture sourcesRain and groundwaterIn a 1-inch rain, 1,250 gallons of water fall on the roof of a 2,000-square-foot house. Without proper grading, gutters and downspouts, some of this water flows into the basement. The below-grade water table...
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