It has been raining for days here in Houston and it's not a good thing when the windows are not sealed properly on the exterior of the home. Sometimes the moisture barrier during initial construction my not be complete a...
Peeling paint is a common indication of water penetration.
It has been raining for days here in Houston and it's not a good thing when the windows are not sealed properly on the exterior of the home. Sometimes the moisture barrier during initial construction my not be complete and if the exterior of the windows is not sealed properly water penetration can occur. This is a mandatory part of annual home maintenance. The following pictures of high moisture from the window opening and the baseboard are evidence of water penetration found during the home inspection.
I found peeling paint at several of the window sills during the inspection.The baseboard under the window was swollen from water penetration and showed high moisture reading when checked with the moisture detector during the inspection.This condition of swollen baseboard was observed under several windows on the baseboard. The inspection showed high moisture.This area had no evidence of water stains or peeling paint but I felt I should check all windows and found high moisture at several during the inspection.High moisture reading in sheetrock opening of windows.This is a very high moisture reading of the window where peeling paint and discoloration was observed during the inspection.Window with peeling paint and discoloration where very high moisture reading were taken.It's a good idea to check all window and window openings with a moisture detector during the home inspection. Sometime evidence of moisture penetration are observed but sometimes there is no indications present yet.
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