Folsom Moisture Inspection

BENEFITS OF MOISTURE INSPECTIONS

Moisture home inspections in Folsom reveal moisture levels in houses that depend on a variety of different factors such as lifestyle (showering, cooking, heating, and cooling), number of people living in the home, leaks and ground/atmospheric moisture. Moisture wants to drift from areas of high vapor pressure to areas of low vapor pressure. Vapor pressure is the pressure exerted by water molecules in a mixture of air. When a home is being heated, moisture wants to travel outside, and when it is being cooled, moisture wants to move inside.

Since Folsom’s climate is generally dry, moisture in homes is usually caused by plumbing problems or building envelope (roof, window, and wall) failures. The most damaging leaks are the slow leaks that go unnoticed for a long time. These can occur under a sink, behind dishwashers and refrigerators, and in bathrooms, or long-term exposure to irrigation. This creates a perfect environment for bacterial growth. While not all molds are toxic, it can lead to musty odors, deterioration of the house, and aggravate people with allergies.

Moisture in building materials can damage the structural integrity and nurture mold. The first step in a moisture problem remediation is to locate through moisture detection and remove all sources of moisture quickly and accurately. Moisture home inspections using Infrared cameras can show you what’s wet and what’s dry by highlighting differences in temperature due to thermal mass variations. Infrared cameras can help find the ultimate source with minimal or no physical disassembly of the premises and little disturbance to the inhabitants.