HouseSymptoms field intelligence
Likely causes
Failure modes and building-physics mechanisms connected to the clues that support or weaken them.
cause 60ventilation-and-airflow 8roof-envelope 7building-structure 6drain-waste-vent 5appliance-connections 4domestic-water-supply 4exterior-wall-envelope 4cooling-and-air-conditioning 3foundation-and-ground 3insulation-and-air-barrier 3site-drainage 3space-heating 3electrical-distribution 2leak 2windows-and-doors 2
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Sump-pump failure
Collected water rises because the pump, power, float or discharge has failed.
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Ground slopes toward the foundation
Surface water is directed toward rather than away from the building.
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Downspout discharges too close to the house
Roof runoff is released where it can return toward the foundation.
