With this large amount of residences in Colorado, the avenue for insurance claim loss due to the failure of water fed lines is proportional. In order to minimize the losses associated with the introduction of water lines to the home, the current design, construction, and maintenance of the residential units needs to be carefully reviewed.

Have you ever seen an enclosed balcony, deck or elevated exterior walkway with a concrete topping slab or other surface that was leaking or had subsequent structural concerns due to the water entry?  Unfortunately, these problems are all too common, but can be easily avoided if some very simple measures are taken in the design and/or construction process.

Article written by The USDA Colorado State Office Rural Development.

The purpose of this Architectural Technical Guide (ATG) is to disseminate information regarding current requirements for the investigation, abatement, and post abatement certification of mold found in construction components in existing single family residences and multi-family housing projects. Mold problems in Rural Development financed properties are presently viewed by the real estate industry as a likely time bomb for future litigation. This ATG is intended to provide educational information on the subject as well as suggested policy.