Long time homeowners know that water damage is one of the most important signs to look for when inspecting a home. A flooded crawl space or cracks around the outside of the home are often indicators that lead homeowners to get an inspection.

Homes with crawl space foundations are built with cripple walls. Cripple walls are short, wood wood-framed walls that sit between the foundation and the first floor of the house. The cripple wall supports the floor and exterior walls by…