HouseSymptoms field intelligence
Symptoms
Start with the visible, audible, physical or measurable sign—not the name of the fault.
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Soft drywall below a window
Wallboard feels soft or crushes below an opening.
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Black dots at the edge of a window
Small dark points cluster along cold glazing or frame edges.
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Dark streak below a window corner
A narrow stain descends from one lower corner of a window.
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Draft around a window
Air movement is felt at the frame or trim.
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Fog between window panes
Haze or droplets are trapped inside a sealed glazing unit.
