HouseSymptoms field intelligence
Symptoms
Start with the visible, audible, physical or measurable sign—not the name of the fault.
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Wood floor boards are cupping
Board edges rise above their centers.
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Cold floor near an exterior wall
A narrow cold band can reflect air leakage, missing insulation, thermal bridging or a cold foundation edge.
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Floor squeaks in one spot
A localized squeak repeats under foot pressure.
