Crawl Space Dehumidifier – Does Your Home Need One?
Crawl space moisture can be a problem for homeowners who live in damp, humid climates. Depending on the extent of moisture, your home may become permanently damaged. Foundation repairs can reach the ten-thousand-dollar price range. Foundation repair wisdom says to prevent the damage with encapsulation. What happens when you cannot currently afford encapsulation? How do […]
Crawl Space Humidity: Causes, Condensation & Moisture Control
High crawl-space humidity and standing water are different moisture problems. Humidity can come from ground vapor, humid outside air, condensation, plumbing or HVAC leaks, or moisture left behind after water intrusion. The correct solution depends on which source is actually present. What High Crawl Space Humidity Can Do Persistent dampness can affect insulation, wood framing, […]
Keep Insulation From Falling Down In Crawl Space
Tips on How To Keep Insulation From Falling Down In The Crawl Space Your crawl space is the area of your home that requires insulation to seal out moisture, heat, and ac leaks. When it fails to stay intact, it can lead to a soggy, nasty mess that allows mold to colonize on the wood […]
Save On Energy Bills
Energy Bills – Ways To Save You can maximize savings on energy bills while protecting your home and staying safe. Here are a few tips to save money on your heating. Insulation You want to keep your family warm this winter. Any cracks in the foundation, walls or crawlspace allow warm air to leak out. […]
5 Reasons to Encapsulate Your Crawl Space
Should You Encapsulate Your Crawl Space?. This mindset may cost you in the future. Since we do not see our crawl space every day, foundation damage may occur without us ever knowing. Not only does a leak in your crawlspace create potential health hazards, but it also leads to foundation decay. Here are five solid […]
Value Of An Encapsulated Crawl Space
Encapsulated Crawl Space An Encapsulated Crawl Space is the best system to use for foundation protection. An encapsulated crawl space is when a moisture barrier is installed to protect the crawl space of a home from environmental moisture and sealing it off so nothing can get in. Moisture can get trapped in un-attended crawls spaces […]
Crawl Space Wood Rot & Floor Framing Damage: Joists, Girders and Supports
Wood damage in a crawl space can become a structural problem when floor joists, girders, or support areas lose strength. The repair should address both the damaged framing and the moisture condition that contributed to the deterioration. Signs of Crawl Space Framing Damage Sagging, uneven, or bouncy floors above the crawl space Soft, split, or […]
How Humidity Destroys Your Floors
Have you noticed any bowing in your floors or vibrations as you walk across a room? When dealing with an older dwelling, if you are experiencing either of these, it may be an indication of a deeper problem originating from beneath the house. Many homes in the Southeast have been built with a crawl space […]
Standing Water in a Crawl Space: Causes, Drainage & Moisture Control
Standing water in a crawl space is a liquid-water problem that should be traced to its source. Common causes include poor grading, surface runoff, groundwater, plumbing leaks, foundation openings, and drainage systems that do not have a suitable discharge path. Surface Runoff and Poor Grading When the ground slopes toward the house or downspouts discharge […]
Home Maintenance Tip: Solve Poor Yard Drainage Issues
If your back yard looks like you have a lake front lot after a rain storm, then you’ve got drainage problems. Poor yard drainage can cause a variety of problems including foundation cracks, rotted siding, rot to wood structural components, mold in crawl spaces or in basements, erosion and migrating soil and mulch. How does […]