Moisture Control Articles Archives

Increased Section 2 Requirements on VA and FHA Loans

Are you thinking of purchasing a home with a VA or FHA backed loan? Then there might be another important thing you might have to take into consideration: Section 2 items from your Wood Destroying Organisms report. In the past year or so I have noticed an increased requirement of section 2 item on VA […]

Enemy #1 During Rainy Season – Roof Leaks

The number one enemy of your structure during the rainy season is roof leaks. If not repaired on time it can cause extensive damage, rot and other moisture issues. You have to think about your roof as one of the most important parts of your structure, as it is the outer layer that is the […]

The 5 Most Common Excessive Moisture Problems

Usually, for every problem, there is a reason. For most wood destroying organisms, a major factor that comes into play is moisture. When there are excessive moisture problems there are greater chances of getting rot, termites and other wood destroying organisms. For this reason, it is a good idea to get familiar to what are […]

Section 2 Items on Termite Reports

On termite reports there are many times items that are marked as Section 2, but what exactly are they? On complete inspections licensed termite technicians are not only looking for termites and other wood-destroying organisms but also for areas that if left unresolved will possibly attract or give easy access to wood destroying organism infestations. […]

Crawl Space Moisture Barrier for San Diego Structures

The majority of the times structures with a raised foundation or that have a crawl space have moisture problems occurring from beneath them. This is due to the moisture from the soil evaporating and rising to your crawl space, which commonly creates fungi, mold, and other moisture related issues. This kind of issues will not […]

The worst enemy of your house: Moisture

  One of the most important factors affect the possibility of any wood destroying organism’s infestations is moisture. Many times the sprinkler system is hitting your patio or your house and it goes unattended. As time passes that moisture will be building up in the structural wood members of your house and it will create […]