The ground next to the foundation thaws first, and with melting snow and increased rain fall, the water will go to the area it can be absorbed into the ground.
Utilizing Infrared Scanning Technology as part of our Structural Inspections over the pass 5 years has yielded 100% approval from every client that has taken advantage of this option.
In most inspections, using infrared scanning provides a confirmation to the buyer that they are making the right decision in this purchase.
Prior to 2004, if you had a bedroom in your basement, it was required to have a second form of egress from the basement. An escape window, Bilco door, or exit door if was a direct walk out from the basement...
After 2004, the building code was upgraded to include any finished basement finished after 2004 is required to have a second form of escape for fire safety.
You may use a chimney as a common vent for two or more draft-hood equipped or induced draft appliances. Hot air furnaces, hot water boilers, and hot water heaters are common gas appliances...
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