Category Archives: Ventilation
Santa Rosa Home Inspection Petaluma Home Inspector Ventilation Specialist
Crawl Space Mold and Moisture Problems
Building mold has emerged as a major issue for the entire home building industry. The issue stems from thousands of insurance claims and lawsuits, including successful multi-million dollar settlements that identify building mold as a health problem for tenants and homeowners. Crawl spaces fitted with traditional foundation vents (wall vented) are particularly vulnerable to moisture and mold problems. Typical problems found in wall vented crawl spaces include: Standing water … Continue Reading
Wine Storage Facility
Recently I have had the opportunity to work on project involving a wine storage facility. The warehouse space is conditioned with a coo long unit designed to keep the temperature at 55 F. When I arrived at the facility I quickly noticed that there was a black staining on the interior portion of the exterior walls. Because this facility was for storage only the insulation was left exposed. I also … Continue Reading