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Old 02-12-2012, 06:44 PM   #6
kokilo
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If you can look at the TM when it is raining you should be able to see the leaks on the inside walls. The wet valences seem to indicate a leak or leaks in the corner molding of the roof but it is very hard to say. The water tends to migrate a bit especially along the roof edges.

Is there any damage or evidence of a long term leak? (blackened woodwork or mildew) If so I'd be very cautious but otherwise just factor a complete re-caulk into the price. Might be a good bargaining point to shave a few hundred off and if it hasn't been done in a few years you will have to do it anyway.

Another thing to be careful of is leakage from the vents that only occurs in a driving rain which can leave the rugs wet for a long time. This can cause a lot of mildew and smell. It can even get under the linoleum and eat into the aluminum clad floor once the bacteria get going. Look for blackening around the base of cabinets contacting the rugs as a sign of water damage.

Peter
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