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You can't get the Sentricon system but there are other knock-off versions you can get at a big box store. I tried one once and it was a waste of money.

It is possible. Many of the modern builds I see when out showing properties have a perforated metal cover to help keep pests out.

@@DavidCampbellRealtor We used Rid-O-Mice for this very reason. Stopped them.

It actually goes on the front side, closest to the brick. This helps it protect the osb and sill plate from moisture

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Bugs/termites

The covers still allow water/air through.

@@Zamollius_the_Holy water through isn't the issue, the cavity needs airflow to ventilate and that gets compromised as air is full of dust and debris and as it is drawn through the filter/pad the pad gums up and seal off ventilation. not good.

In the process of buying a new house as well. I went in and saw a crack run across the house. I dont know how to approach this situation with the representative of the new home development.

Apologize for the late response but I just saw this. Shrinkage cracks are common and expected even on brand new homes. Most builder warranties specify the crack must be 1/4 inch or larger before they will address it. I'd ask the representative to show you their warranty and go from there. You can always have a structural engineer provide an opinion.

Thank you, glad you like it. I help people buy and sell homes and wanted to share some very basic ideas here. Unfortunately, I'm not I don't have the knowledge base to answer those questions so I'll have to leave the technical part to the builders and plumbers out there. Thanks again for watching!

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That make a lot of sense

You are correct about the limitations of a slab. If there is an issue with a pipe it may require cutting into the slab for a repair. That is expensive and messy. A crawl allows easy access as you pointed out.

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Hi B Man, Thanks for watching the video. I'd be misleading you if I said I knew the answer. I'm not a builder nor plumber but rather a Realtor. I did this basic video to share with my clients who sometimes ask about how the plumbing vent system works. It would seem to me they would both work with a similar level of success being that the venting system is not under the stress and pressure supply or drain lines might encounter. Thanks again for watching!

Thanks Brian for letting me know. I'll work on getting that corrected

When?

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