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Inspecting for Moisture Intrusion | US Home Inspector Training
Inspecting for Moisture Intrusion | US Home Inspector Training
One of the most common sources of moisture intrusion in the winter is a burst water pipe. When water freezes, it expands. With nowhere else to go, the ice in a water pipe fills the pipe completely—becoming a blockage that prevents water flow. This creates excessive pressure in the pipe with no outlet until the pipe itself fails.