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Encapsulation is the pioneer of foundation protection from moisture. The act of encapsulating is when a moisture barrier is installed to protect the lower level of a home from environmental moisture. This moisture can get trapped in the walls or foundation of a house. Encapsulation materials depend on the company. Some companies use fiberglass barriers
Wood rot can lead to severe structural damage in your home. Not only does it ruin your beautiful floors, door, panel, walls, or details, but it leads to your structure rotting and cracking. What starts as a cosmetic imperfection can lead to a damaged foundation. A rotting wooden floor can begin to warp and dry
The importance of keeping your house safe from any such event starts with keeping a tab on the news and the changing weather conditions. Preparation along with information will keep you from losing your home. It is impossible to save your house and belongings after getting a warning for a hurricane unless you plan and
Do you suspect you have a moisture problem in your crawl space? Is there a musty smell in your home? Did your pest control exterminator tell you mold is growing on your floor joists? Did your air conditioning technician inform you that it’s wet in your crawl space? Did you take a peek in your
If your back yard looks like you have a lake front lot after a rain storm, then you’ve got drainage problems. Poor yard drainage can cause a variety of problems including foundation cracks, rotted siding, rot to wood structural components, mold in crawl spaces or in basements, erosion and migrating soil and mulch. How does
When inspecting your crawl space as part of routine home maintenance, it is important to check for fallen fiberglass insulation. Insulation keeps your floors warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Insulation also increases energy efficiency that will decrease your utility bills. In crawl spaces, fiberglass batt insulation is often used to insulate
Crawl spaces can be dark, dirty and even a little creepy. You may have avoided ever entering your crawl space. Yet, the crawl space is one of the most important areas of a house. It is often the home to plumbing pipes, electrical wiring, heating and air conditioning equipment and ductwork as well as gas
Do you gasp when you hear the word “termites?” There’s good reason to be concerned. Termites cause billions of dollars of damage to homes and other structures each year and are found in all the states except Alaska. Because termites eat wood from the inside, homeowners are often unaware of the damage until it is
Crawl spaces are the areas underneath your living space where many components of your house reside. Examples include plumbing pipes, electrical wiring and heating and air conditioning equipment. The crawl space access door may be on the interior of the house but usually is on the exterior. So, you’re now convinced of the importance of
Out of sight, out of mind is the attitude some homeowners often have when it comes to their crawlspace. The crawlspace is easy to forget since you don’t live in it. Unfortunately, a wet crawlspace effects the inside of your home as well as the foundation. Here are five important reasons to repair your wet
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Wendell, NC 27591
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