Home Inspection - Foundations - Part 3 of 3

www.homeownerseries.com This is video #3 of a 3-part series. The videos are Part 1 = youtu.be Part 2 = youtu.be Part 3 = youtu.be To watch the Foundations Playlist = www.youtube.com Basement If your home is built with a basement then you have easy access to inspect its structural underbelly. Any exposed concrete slab should be inspected to make sure it is free from those large cracks you could fit a pencil into. The basement walls are the foundation of the home and should be inspected closely to make sure there are no large cracks or efflorescence. Often, walls are covered with drywall or paneling, so inspecting the foundation walls can take some ingenuity. Clues to look for are discoloration in the drywall and wet or moldy paneling. If this is seen then there is a problem, and the wall is not draining or drying out properly. Modern home science also suggest that the basement should be insulated, cooled, and heated along with the rest of the house to prevent the growth of mold in this part of the home. Small cracks present anywhere in the basement should be filled with an epoxy that is made for sealing cement. Otherwise, if there is ever a hydrostatic or (water) pressure buildup in the soil against the foundation, water will seep in to the house. Given that water can cause such problems to a basement, basements should include a sump pump. A sump pump is used to pump water out of the basement if there ever is a flood, and to turn on automatically if the water table below ...



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