St. Louis Home Inspector

Step 1.  Make sure the ground alongside the foundation is sloped away from the house. Your yard should be graded to direct water to an appropriate drainage area. Step 2.  Keep the gutters clean and free of obstructions so that water is directed away from the house's foundation (see "eHow to Clean...

BUILDING SCIENCE BASICS Your Home is Alive and Breathing IT HIDES BENEATH YOUR FLOOR It’s always down there under the floor. Most of the time it’s quiet and leaves you alone, but every once in a while, especially if you’ve ignored it for a long time, it may seek a way to remind you that hey! It n...