A 3-Step Guide To Installing A Crawl Space Vapor Barrier In Your Home
More than 27 million homes in the U.S. have crawl spaces. And even though they’re exceedingly useful for extra home storage, it’s absolutely essential to keep them protected and dry to avoid the possibility of water and mold damage by installing a crawl space vapor barrier. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), 100% of […]
How to Keep Your Crawl Space Dry
Millions of homes are made with crawl spaces and most homeowners never even think about them. The crawl space is a small area beneath the home where plumbing pipes and sometimes electrical wires and other infrastructure is run. This gives people access to these pipes and infrastructure, making problems easier to repair. But if you […]
Does Your Crawl Space Have a Moisture Problem?
In the United States, over 27 million houses contain crawl spaces. This is the space between the home’s first floor and the ground. It’s an area that many homeowners probably don’t think much about, but moisture in your crawl space can be a problem that needs attention.
Crawl Space Encapsulation Could be Good For Your Health
Is your house making you sick? According to the Mayo Clinic, over 90% of chronic sinus infections are related to mold. Your crawl space can be the culprit. There is one good way of keeping your crawl space dry and mold-free. Crawl space encapsulation can take worries about mold growth off the table. A strong […]
How To Upgrade Your Basement in A Few Easy Ways
The basement is a space that often goes underutilized. There are a few ways you can give your basement a makeover, however. So, if you have ever been curious as to how you can maintain and renovate your basement without much work at all, continue reading. Turn it into the fun and cozy space you’ve […]
What are Signs of a Wet Crawl Space?
As a homeowner, you have many responsibilities and things within the home that you need to keep up on. Having a wet crawl space can pose many hazards, both to your home and to your health. Speak with a professional who is well-versed in basement waterproofing to help get you started on the right track. […]
Tips for Keeping Your Basement Dry
Wet basements can pose a serious threat to homeowners. Although your basement may be visibly wet after a flooding, it could also be holding moisture where you cannot see. The hidden dangers of basement flooding can be just as damaging as the flooding itself. If you do not have a moisture barrier or a means […]
Crawl Space Waterproofing Makes Your Home a Healthier Place to Be
Most people do not think much about their crawl space but if you have not have had crawl space waterproofing you should certainly be giving it some thought. The crawl space is the space under your home between the house and the slab foundation. A crawlspace can range from a foot high to three feet […]
4 Tips To Keep Your Basement Dry This Winter
Fall is officially here, which means now is the best possible time to get your basement and crawl space ready for the winter months. Once the snow falls, water can ease through floor cracks or openings in your pipes. And wall-vented crawl spaces can’t maintain relative humidity below 70%. That said, how can you successfully […]
What Is Crawl Space Neglect and Why Is It a Big Deal?
Crawl spaces: a huge number of homes have them — about 27 million U.S. homes, to be precise — yet most people don’t really think about them. This makes sense given that there is not much which can be done with these cramped, remote parts of the house. However, if a crawl space is not […]
