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yeaughourdt t1_itwnv9j wrote

One big thing to watch out for is to not buy anything with a freshly finished basement that doesn't have a french drain (aka perimeter drain) because that carpet and drywall could be going in a dumpster real fast once the hydrostatic pressure from our clay soils forces water through the walls after a big rain.

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HighlightInternal633 OP t1_itwq0an wrote

Needed to know this, thank you so much!

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PutVegetable8415 t1_iu243qk wrote

To add to this: attics are generally not supposed to be livable spaces. The insulation should be on the floor of the attic and they should be properly vented to avoid heat build ups in the summer.

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