Fairfield Moisture Inspection

A Fairfield moisture home inspection can reveal abnormal levels of moisture in a home. This can depend on a variety of different factors such as lifestyle (showering, heating and air and even cooking), number of occupants, leaks and ground/atmospheric moisture. Moisture will want to move from areas of high vapor pressure to areas of low vapor pressure. Vapor pressure is the pressure exerted by water molecules in a mixture of air. When a home is being heated, moisture wants to move outside, and when it is being air-conditioned, moisture wants to move inside.

Since the Fairfield area climate is generally dry, moisture in homes is usually caused by plumbing problems or building envelope (window, roof and wall) failures. The most destructive leaks are the slow leaks that go unnoticed for a long time. These can occur under sinks, behind dishwashers and refrigerators, and in bathrooms, or long term exposure to sprinklers. This creates a perfect environment for bacterial growth. While not all mold is toxic, it can lead to musty odors, deterioration of the house, and bother people with allergies.

Moisture in building materials can destroy structural integrity and nurture mold. The first step in a moisture problem remediation is to quickly and accurately locate through moisture detection and remove all sources of moisture. Moisture home inspections using Infrared cameras can show you what is wet and what is dry by highlighting differences in temperature due to thermal mass variations. IR cameras can help find the ultimate source with little or no physical disassembly of the premises and minimal disturbance of occupants.