Moisture and drainage report terms

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Independent explanations from HomeRecord, not a government agency, inspection company or source publisher.

• CondensationMoisture collects on windows, walls or pipes.
• Downspout discharge near foundationRoof runoff is released too close to the home.
• EfflorescenceWhite powdery deposits on concrete can signal moisture.
• Gutter maintenance neededRoof gutters need cleaning or repair.
• High indoor humidityIndoor relative humidity is higher than recommended.
• Missing crawlspace vapor barrierThe crawlspace ground moisture barrier is absent or incomplete.
• Mold growthMold can grow on damp indoor surfaces.
• Negative gradingGround does not slope away from the foundation.
• Standing water in crawlspaceWater has collected beneath the home.