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Posted by Ish on January 14, 2008, 10:51 am
wrote:
> =A0 =A0 What is the patio made of?
>
> =A0 =A0 Are you saying you don't know why the ground is moist? =A0Is the p=
roblem
> the powder?
>
> =A0 =A0 Just reading your message, I would guess the rain has caused the g=
round
> to be dame, and some of the moisture is being drawn through the patio and
> leaving that white powder, both of which would be normal. =A0You might nee=
d to
> wash the white powder off.
>
>
>
> > Last week I noticed some white powder residue in my patio and along
> > the patio wall (one inch above the base). =A0The backyard has been moist=
> > for the last month with the sprinklers off. =A0We did have a lot of
> > rain, but I think that is not the reason. =A0I have checked the outside
> > water meter and there is no leakage (meter is not running when the
> > water is not turned inside the house).
>
> > There is no damp spot inside the house yet. =A0I am seeking advice as to=
> > who to call for an inspection or advice - should it be a plumber or
> > some other expert?
>
> > Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> Joseph Meehan
>
> =A0Dia 's Muire duit
Thanks Joseph.
The patio is made of concrete and was there when we bought the house.
The rains have stopped for more than a week and the dampness level is
very high as compared to the previous 9 years of our stay in the
house.
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