Have you recently noticed that your first floor is sagging or sloping? Do you feel safe when you walk across it? Sagging floors are not only a safety hazard, they are a serious problem indicating that your crawl space has structural problems. Why is My Floor Sagging? There are three primary reasons that crawl spaces […]
Wet winter weather can be utterly disastrous to homes that have unsealed crawl spaces. Flooding, wood rot, mold and mildew growth, as well as pest infestations and nesting rodents, are common in homes that are unaccustomed to such damp winters. There are some steps that homeowners can take to prepare their homes, however, the most […]
Much like your body, every system within your home plays an essential role in keeping it healthy. So, you can probably guess, if there is a problem in your crawl space, like water damage, that damage will eventually spread to other areas of your home and begin causing major damage. This includes crawl space water […]
If you try to repair your own crawl space or hire an unprofessional team, the mistakes made to your crawl space wind up costing thousands of dollars to re-repair. The heart of the problem is there are no standardized practices for repairing crawl spaces. Crawl space encapsulation is an excellent way to make your crawl space and […]
Have you recently noticed your living room, kitchen, or dining room floors are sinking or sagging? If your first level floors display these symptoms, it is an early indication that your crawl space or foundation has structural problems. You don’t have to start worrying about falling into your crawl space just yet, but this is […]
Humidity levels are rising (and staying up) all over the world due to climate change and, more locally, all of the spring rain on the way is certainly going to bring its own humidity. The combination of warmer spring and summer temperatures plus the already higher humidity levels can wreak havoc on vented, dirt crawl spaces. […]
When a crawl space isn’t ventilated correctly or not well taken care of, it can attract a lot of fungus and decay, as well as bugs, rodents, and other unwanted critters. As soon as they find the warm, moist conditions of your crawl space they start making it their new home. Unfortunately, critters and insects aren’t your […]
Winterization is essential for any home affected by cold weather. Winterizing your crawl space will help you avoid damage from burst or frozen pipes, as well as save you a lot of money on energy bills. During the cold months you start to see a dramatic increase in your home’s energy bills due to the immense […]
Which Homes Have Sagging Floors? If you own an old home there is a good chance you have soft or sagging floors because of how the house was constructed. Most old homes with sagging floors were not built on the modern concrete foundation, they are sitting on dirt. If the floor pitches towards the center […]
Why try buying or selling a house with moisture or mold issues? It is possible. No matter how slight the chances of mold exposure, home buyers and sellers have every right to be cautious when mold issues might be present. What to do to solve a moisture issue before it becomes a major problem Start […]
Crawl space repair isn’t something that most homeowners think about. Instead, it comes up when a foul odor is noticed, allergies are running rampant and the flooring is sagging. Most of these problems are caused by humidity in crawl space areas beneath the house. These problems may be remedied with crawl space repair that includes […]
Most homeowners don’t give the crawl space much thought until it starts giving them trouble. Whether it’s mold, condensation or moisture seeping up through the floor, these crawl space issues can make for major repairs. These problems seem to multiply in hot weather. Here’s what Atlanta homeowners should know about caring for crawl spaces when […]
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