Crawl Space Blogs and Articles
Never go in your crawl space? That’s ok, there are signs to look for in the living space that may indicate a damp crawl space. Many of these signs are visible. While others may require your nose. Even others could use a humidity reader or moisture meter to detect. Trust me, those meters are worth…
Read MoreWhen testing for radon, should I test in the crawl space, living space or both? At what levels is radon considered bad? We hear these questions constantly. Because of the confusion surrounding radon and crawl spaces I decided to reach out to a radon professional. I wanted someone who studies radon and teaches others how…
Read MoreThere is a lot of confusion regarding mold inspections and mold testing. Who should be doing the mold testing? Do I need a mold test? Can I do the mold test myself? Is there a way to perform mold testing with a DIY air sampling kit and get accurate lab results? Until recently, the answer…
Read MoreFinding mold in your crawl space is bad. Removing mold only to see it return due to the source not being addressed is insane. I read all over the internet steps for removing mold. Many of the steps are great ideas and would be very effective except most don’t cover addressing the source. It makes…
Read MoreExposure to mold and dampness may cause health effects, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). They go on to say exposure could have no effect at all. This, of course, all depends on you. Some individuals can handle long term exposure to damp, moldy environments. Others can develop a skin rash…
Read MoreIf your crawl space or basement is prone to flooding, installing the best drain tile will protect your home. Many companies offer inexpensive solutions to drain tile in order to appear more affordable. When the home floods due to water seeping into the crawl space or basement from outside soil, the damage can be significant.…
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