Water in the crawlspace? If it is just a little water, why should this be counted as a bad thing? The issue is any long term water exposure in the crawlspace leads to negative health effects on your home and the breathing air within the home.
Trying to decide what type of spray foam insulation you should use for a job? Though closed-cell and open-cell foam both insulate a home, they do it in different ways.
When a crawlspace entrance is located on the exterior of the home, then it needs to be able to stand up to the weather throughout the years. One product we really enjoy using for this is the Turtl.
Homeowners should be able to view their home as a safe space, however if your homes air quality is bad, then the home could lead to issues with asthma, allergies, and other various healthy issues. We are proud to work with homeowners in the PNW to provide healthy and fresh air from the foundation up.
For different reasons, homeowners may opt to do a simple vapor barrier, but a full encapsulation offers many benefits, including separating your wooden piers from their footings, ensuring they stay dry and healthy through the years.
Every year people are advised to get a flu shot. We prepare and we suffer through "flu season". Stuffy head, upset stomach, fever and just general ick. Sound familiar? These cold and flu symptoms are also side effects of mold sensitivity. Here is a list of common indoor air pollutants and how to handle them.
If water is an issue under your home, then any exposed wood is at risk of rot. If water permeates into the wood and has caused problems this damages the homes structural integrity. The SmartJack is made to stop this problem in its tracks and help your home stay level and healthy.
If a person doesn't regularly check their crawlspace, they may just peek during the warmer seasons and make the comment that "I don't have water in my crawlspace, it is just dirty and I want to clean it up." However, even if water cannot be physically seen, this doesn't mean that water hasn't been wreaking havoc throughout the year and there are signs to look for to know what a water issue has occurred.
When waterproofing a crawlspace, we highly recommend the use of a Cleanspace Vapor Barrier over the other options. Here we dive into the CleanSpace product and how it can inhibit the growth of microorganisms and best protect your home.
Water issues are big red flags for inspectors. Don't let water issues stop your sale, have an expert evaluate your crawlspace or basement to help things move along at a quick and steady pace.
Not every water problem will be as obvious as water pooling in a crawlspace, sometimes it is more subtle and it is good to have the humidity levels checked to ensure your crawlspace is as healthy as it appears.
