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New Construction Defect:  Poor Masonry (Water Penetration) The photo above shows a ground floor bathtub with more than two inches of standing water under the tub (click on photo to see enlarged view).
	The photo to the left shows the cause of the water penetration: large cracks in the mortar joints between the masonry blocks. (Click Photo to enlarge)
Improper installation of masonry block walls such as this is an all too common problem on new home construction jobsites.  Once the stucco siding is installed over open masonry cracks, water from driving rain and condensation will continue to enter the home -- unseen by the new home owner until carpeting and drywall begins to stain and hold moisture.   The Home Builder on this particular project refused to correct the problem after multiple requests from the new home owner (as well as other defects), and was eventually terminated by the owner. These photos were taken by a Guardian home inspector during an inspection of a new home under construction.

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The digital photo above was taken by a Guardian® home inspector during an active rain storm. 

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