Tips from a home inspector
Posted by Rick Couvelier on
Water damage is now the leading cause of property damage in Canada. Steps you can take to reduce the risks:
- install a sewer backwater valve to prevent backflow of sewage in to the house and free flow of air and outflow of sewage.
- locate laundry room in the basement
- extend downpipes away from the home
- slope lot so it drains water away from the foundation
- install rain water barrels to collect water run- off
*Source: Canadian Association of Property Inspectors