How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion

Question 1

It is ______________ to vent a crawlspace for moisture control if it is open to an adjacent basement.

Answer 1

Necessary

Question 2

It is ______________ to vent a crawlspace for moisture control if it is open to an adjacent basement.

Answer 2

Should

Question 3

_____________ at exterior window and door openings shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water-resistive barrier for subsequent drainage.

Answer 3

Flashing

Question 4

Poor site drainage of surface water is perhaps the ______________ important contributor to foundation moisture problems.

Answer 4

Most

Question 5

Home inspectors are _______________ to inspect for code-compliance.

Answer 5

not required

Question 6

Ideally, the best location for insulation in slab-on-grade foundations is on the ______________, outside face of the foundation.

Answer 6

vertical

Question 7

Roof coverings provide a first line of defense against the elements, and also tend to be the most exposed component of a building’s _______________ envelope.

Answer 7

Exterior

Question 8

Building codes typically require _____________ of foundation walls that retain earth and enclose interior spaces and floors below grade.

Answer 8

damp-proofing

Question 9

Any successful basement finish design ____________ that exterior waterproofing, relative-humidity control in the basement, and air-sealing are properly addressed.

Answer 9

requires