There are numerous reasons why dirt crawl spaces are never a good idea, but the most significant one is the...
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There are numerous reasons why dirt crawl spaces are never a good idea, but the most significant one is the...
The sump pump carries water out and away from the home with a pipe—typically made out of plastic and about...
Signs of slab settlement include cracks in the concrete floor and walls separating from the floor or ceiling. Also, interior...
If your home has a dirt crawl space, you’re paying more than you should to heat and cool your home....
The term ‘relative humidity’ refers to how full of water the air is in relation to the maximum amount of...
Since air originates in your crawl space and flows upward into the upper levels of your home, it brings the...
Step 1: Fix any groundwater leakage problems by installing an interior drainage system. The SmartSump is designed specifically for crawl...
Mold is a very common problem in basements and crawl spaces. It’s important to be aware if your home has...
Some crawl spaces have insulation in the floor above, but the in reality the insulation isn’t helping much. One reason...
The air in your basement flows upward into your entire home, so it’s important for that air to be clean...
Installing a dehumidifier is the best way to master humidity and get rid of mold in your home. However, not...
There are numerous bad options when it comes to fixing a concrete wall crack, but there are few good options....
Cracks in poured concrete are very common. Most cracks are a result of shrinkage as part of the curing process....
The CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system consists of a heavy duty 7-layer liner material. It is installed across the floor...
Having a vented dirt crawl space is the best way to waste energy. Outside air is constantly coming into your...
There is only one cause of almost every problem in crawl spaces—high relative humidity. It causes mold, rotting floors,...
Vertical Movement When the soil under your home shifts or shrinks, your foundation (or parts of it) will settle. If the...
Each type of soil has different properties and is affected by moisture in different ways. The two most common types...
Obviously, your home sits on the ground. But what is it exactly that causes your home to sink, settle, and...
