Drainage problems / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...drainage: Excessive rain can overwhelm gutters, downpipes and drainage systems (especially blocked ones!). And insufficient drainage around homes causes water to seep into basements. Foundation cracks and leaks: Cracks in the foundation can allow water to enter during storms or snowmelt when the hydrostatic pressure bu...

...problems that are lurking behind the walls. In the early years after construction, there will be little to no sign of the looming failure you are considering purchasing; it will take a few years for mold to develop to the point where you will notice it with your eyes and nose. When you walk up to a house for a first vi...