The waterproofing process can seem confusing to anyone who hasn’t learned much about it. There are four main steps to take to waterproof your crawl space. Install Sump Pump and Remove Leaks The first step is making sure you remove all standing water in the crawl space. Standing water will make it so that the […]
Not all crawl spaces have visible waterproofing problems, but many are vulnerable to moisture due to exposed soil, crawl space vents, high humidity, or water intrusion. Waterproofing helps protect against mold growth, wood rot, and other moisture-related damage. Foundation experts provide inspections to diagnose crawl space issues and provide comprehensive solutions.
There are a variety of benefits that crawl space waterproofing can provide. These are the top reasons to waterproof your crawl space. Added Selling Feature Though it’s a relatively minor benefit, it’s still true that crawl space waterproofing lends an added selling feature to your home. People are more likely to purchase a waterproof home […]
What happens if you choose to just ignore the crawl space water problems you’re having right now? Bad news: It’s just going to get worse. Ruins Crawl Space Insulation Crawl space water almost always ruins the insulation inside. Crawl space insulation protects the air in your crawl space from becoming warm and muggy, but wet […]
There are many reasons you might have moisture under your house. If you currently have a damp crawl space and no idea why it’s probably a good idea to turn to the crawl space experts from JES. You can schedule an inspection to learn more about what’s going on under your crawl space and why […]
Especially if you’re having crawl space moisture problems, you might be wondering whether the answer is to open up some ventilation and let your crawl space “breathe.” In fact, the opposite is true; crawl space moisture often comes from too much ventilation. Crawl space encapsulation is a much more effective fix.
Whole house fans, which vent air from outside into your home, work well only on days that the outside climate is better than the inside climate. Unfortunately, that very rarely happens. That means whole-house fans are really only useful in very specific climates, often only during a small part of the year.
Technically, nothing’s stopping you from putting a fan in your crawl space. However, it’s important to note that putting a fan in your crawl space definitely won’t fix moisture and humidity problems. In fact, many vent fans actually allow external air into the crawl space, which often leads to added moisture and even worse problems.
Now that you know the dangers potentially associated with a leaking basement window, you probably want to know how to fix the leaking. There are a few different ways you can tackle this problem. Your preferred answer may be one or all of these answers. It’s important to know how to fix leaking basement window […]
It can be tempting to just ignore the window well leaking, especially if it doesn’t seem to be significant. If you rarely use the basement, and it’s not leaking enough to cause standing water in the basement, why do you need to know how to fix leaking basement window wells? The thing you may not […]
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