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How Humidity Destroys Your Floors
Posted on March 21, 2020

Have you noticed any bowing in your floors or vibrations as you walk across a room? When dealing with an older dwelling, if you are experiencing either of these, it may be an indication of a deeper problem originating from beneath the house. Many homes in the Southeast have been built with a crawl space

Why is Standing Water and Mold in my Crawl Space?
Posted on January 25, 2017

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

Home Maintenance Tip: Solve Poor Yard Drainage Issues
Posted on February 12, 2016

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

Home Maintenance Tip: Get Rid of Mice in Your Crawl Space
Posted on November 09, 2015

Do you may hear clawing, gnawing or pitter-patter sounds at night? Have you noticed mouse droppings? Mice are notorious for getting into pantries or cabinets to raid food, as well as gnawing on wood or electrical wires. It is important to address any problem with mice because mouse feces and urine can spread diseases, provide

Home Maintenance Tip: Install Fallen Fiberglass Insulation in your Crawl Space
Posted on October 03, 2014

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

Home Maintenance Tip: Why You Need to Inspect Your Crawlspace
Posted on July 25, 2014

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

Home Maintenance Tip: How to Prepare to Inspect Your Crawl Space
Posted on July 11, 2014

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

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