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Common Code Violations

October 15, 2014 by WG Real Estate Leave a Comment

You’ll have a safer, more trouble-free home if you keep an eye out for these common mistakes and violations of building codes.
Common Violations
Building codes don’t require gutters, downspouts, splash blocks, and downspout extensions except “in areas where expansive or collapsible soils are known to exist.” Check with your local building code authority to find out if your property is affected. Regardless, dumping rain water next to your foundation is a bummer — you could cause leaks and damage your foundation. Drain roof runoff at least 10 feet away from foundation walls.

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