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BEAUTIFUL HOME FROM FOUNDATION UP
HERE TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT ON YOUR HOME
This picture is of an actual customers home, it is very pretty and you can tell it is well maintained, but the below photo is what can be found under the home and it comes to show that even the most beautiful homes can become a nightmare for homeowners. Fortunately, this customers issues were not as drastic as some we have seen, but none the less, still needed to address the homes waterproofing needs. When purchasing a home, you will always want to bring a licensed and credited home inspector out and do a thorough inspection from top to bottom and to look in every nook and cranny of the home. Even the smallest issue can lead to a big cost, especially the ones most people don’t even see or think about- such as the crawlspace.
A crawlspace, though it may seem unimportant can make a huge difference in a home. Not only does it affect your energy costs and air quality it also effects the foundation of your home, and you know what they say, without a strong foundation you have nothing. Water, critters, radon gases, and air temperature changes are all outside factors that cause issues to the crawlspace and home. The issues range widely anywhere from mold and wood rot to smells and high energy bills.
This can all be prevented though with a proper waterproofing system, efficient insulation, and an encapsulation system. These systems will ensure that no outside elements will be penetrating your newly conditioned crawlspace, keeping the home strong, the air clean, and your energy bills down. Now that is what I call a return on an investment!