Original source: https://news.yahoo.com/hidden-danger-unseen-hurricane-damage-195017434.html
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ABC11TV.com (Raleigh, N.C.) (05/08/19) Wilson, Diane
Jay Papp, an independent adjuster, says while looking at houses with damage in North Carolina, he would not find any visible water damage to the walls, yet would still find high moisture readings out of his gear. He found out from 1968-1997, North Carolina Residential Codes took a vapor retarder on houses’ walls. After Hurricanes Florence and Michael, the North Carolina Department of Insurance issued a note to make adjusters and insurance firms As a result of this statewide code. The note informs,”To detect moisture behind the walls may necessitate the use of certain equipment, like a deep scan moisture meter or even a FLIR heat image camera. It’s very important adjusters be aware of the problem and follow inspection protocols to make sure that properties are thoroughly eliminated.”… Read More
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