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Submitted by: Brown Dave.
The crawl space in your home is probably not an area of your house that you spend a lot of time in–or that you spend a lot of time thinking about. When everything is going well, your crawl space is just dead space that exists and it’s more than fine that it goes unnoticed. However, when problems develop and you start to get water in this area, a little dampness can quickly snowball into a serious health risk and a risk to the structural integrity of your home. To avoid calamity, it’s essential to be proactive about crawlspace repair.
Why You Need Crawlspace Repai
When you get water in your crawlspace, seeking help from a qualified professional is essential so you can get crawlspace repair completed as soon as possible. Failure to deal with water in the crawlspace leads to a number of potential problems including:
Possible damage to your home’s structural integrity. Homes cannot pass an inspection if there is water in the crawl space due to the potential damage that can occur. This becomes a major problem if you try to sell your home, but is also a problem when living in your house because the structural damage could eventually undermine the integrity of your entire home.
The growth of mold and mildew. When standing water lingers in your crawlspace, the water becomes a breeding ground for mold and mildew. This is not only unsightly and a problem when it comes time for a home inspection, but it can also cause serious health risk. Mold can be difficult to get rid of once it grows and it can cause headaches and respiratory problems, especially if you are already affected by asthma or another respiratory condition. Children, especially, may be at risk as a result of mold in the home.
Infestation from mites and insects such as cockroaches and spiders. These types of bugs tend to flock to dark, damp places, like a wet crawl space. Any bug infestation is difficult to deal with once it starts and this gives new meaning to the idea that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Indoor air pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists indoor air pollution as one of its top five environmental risks. While there are a number of causes of indoor air pollution in your home, a damp crawlspace is one significant danger. Because of an effect called the “stacking effect,” around of the air you breathe in your home actually comes from underneath your house and up through the ventilation system. This occurs because warm air rises and escapes through leaks in your home, causing colder air to be pulled in and up through crawlspace vents and into your house. When the crawl space is damp, it likely will have dust, mold spores, allergens and soil gases in it, which will then be dispersed throughout your home.
To avoid these problems, you should speak with an experienced company who specializes in crawlspace repair to learn about your possible solutions. Options include crawl space encapsulation and other methods of waterproofing and repair. A qualified professional can inspect your crawlspace for problems- often as part of a free consultation- and help you to make the best choice to protect your home.
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