7 Soil Contaminants That Can Show Up in Crawl Spaces

There are many soil contaminants that can be in and around your home. Many soil contaminants can off gas toxins that can affect air quality. If your home was built over an old industrial area or landfill, it is more likely to be exposed to soil contamination. Homes built over certain farmlands may also be…

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What Does the EPA Say About Venting Sealed Crawl Spaces

What Does the EPA Say About Venting Sealed Crawl Spaces? Crawl space encapsulation can create issues if not properly ventilated per EPA guidelines. Local building codes vary on this issue but we want to share our thoughts on why you should ventilate a sealed crawl space. The goal of a sealed crawl space is to…

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Does a Mechanically Vented Crawl Space Control Radon and Humidity?

Does a mechanically vented crawl space control radon and humidity? Many homes built today include foundation vent fans to control humidity. Other homes with radon issues have sub-membrane depressurization systems installed. Today, we will discuss steps to control humidity and radon in your crawl space? What is a Crawl Space Mechanical Ventilation System? The crawl…

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How to Remove Crawl Space Odors Under the Vapor Barrier

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Are you concerned about crawl space odors under the vapor barrier? Have you recently encapsulated your crawl space and noticed odors under the plastic? In this article, we will discuss how to remove crawl space odors from under the vapor barrier. What Causes Odors Under the Vapor Barrier Many companies will install a crawl space…

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