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Old 8/30/11, 2:14 PM
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Default Undiscovered Moisture Without Infrared

Condo inspection yesterday, apparent leakage from unit above. Absoluutely no visible evidence. Client happy and impressed!


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Old 8/30/11, 2:21 PM
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Condo inspection yesterday, apparent leakage from unit above. Absoluutely no visible evidence. Client happy and impressed!


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Be careful to call it out as being from the unit above. Sometimes water travels from roof leaks, poor roof penetration flashing, A/C condensation pan leaks etc. If that's the case, the condo association may need an IR roof scan. Here's one of a roof drain leak that ended up in a ceiling 2 floors below the leak:
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Old 8/30/11, 6:59 PM
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Linas,

Agree, the word "apparent" is appropriate. The report referred additional investigation by the condo association. Another condo today, different location. More water!



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