Moisture Problems Arguably one of the most common causes of long term deterioration of your building structure is moisture.  Moisture can cause wood rot, mold, mildew, and structural damage.

Each problem has the potential to be very expensive for a building owner.

• Water intrusion infiltration issues can be distructive and foster conditions that could be deleterious to your health. Moisture intrusion is a perennial issue and it involves a host of interrelated factors to the root cause.  Most moisture infiltration issues can be unpredictable, intermittent, or constant, and can go undetected for a long period of time which can cause considerable structural damage to the wall cavity, and flooring systems.
• Wood Rot. - Caused by infestation of various fungi, ultimately causes irrecoverable structure loss to wood surfaces. Window sills, roof eaves, joists, studs and exterior trim are common victims of wood rot.  Like mold, wood rot is caused by moisture and oxygen.
• Water Damage- Many materials in your home are susceptible to moisture damage. Over time moisture can cause significant damage to structure or reduce structural integrity. This almost always results in costly repairs.

There are many ways that moisture can get into a building structure such as plumbing leaks, poor sealing, flashing and construction defects   of exterior elements as well as around windows.  Poor landscaping and improper grade height can also cause significant water damage.   Identifying potential moisture penetration areas or early detection of moisture problems can help prevent long term and expensive building structure and indoor air quality problems.

Inspection Services & Consulting LLC use’s only state of the art testing instruments to inspect your home for moisture infiltration issues. Which includes Infrared thermal imaging, surface scan meters to take none distructive moisture readings, and pin probe meters to test the wall cavity from the inside, or pin probe test the sheathing from the exterior, depending on the cladding and other related factors. In most instances we combine all the instruments, and services to perform a full moisture inspection of the exterior and interior at a fee most of our competitors charge for just an exterior inspection.

Contact us for more information on how you can effectively deal with moisture in your home.