A crawl space is an inconspicuous space where you can conveniently run and hide the guts of your home – talk about the pipes and lines. It also makes it easier for you to do a termite inspection, routine check-up, maintenance works, and necessary repairs for air conditioning and heater, insulation, plumbing, ductwork, and electrical …
Though it almost always remains to be unnoticeable, a crawl space serves an important role in any building, especially in homes. The crawl space is usually built to allow easy access to ductwork, drain pipes, plumbing, and electrical wiring. The crawl space also allows better air circulation through the home. Even with a low ceiling, …
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Radon is a naturally-occurring noble gas that is formed when radium, uranium, and thorium break down in rock, water, and soil. It is tasteless, colorless, inert, and odorless. Once formed, radon gas is released in the air and is naturally found in the atmosphere in trace amounts. The Danger Of Radon Gas While the radon …
A crawl space is often referred to as an invisible part of a home. Your visitors can not see this part from the outside or even inside of your house. This is why many homeowners don’t bother to clean this cave-like area. Though secluded and unnoticeable, a crawl space needs to be properly maintained. Cleaning …
Pests are not only annoying and disturbing, but they can as well pose threats on the health of both the occupants and the structure of the house. Rats, for instance, are opportunist omnivorous eaters which eat whatever they can find. They do not just consume fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, grains, seeds, or other edible food …
If you are experiencing moisture problems in your crawl space or basement, know that you are not alone. According to studies, over 95% of homes in the United States with a crawl space or basement experience flooding and other water-related problems. Water problems in the crawl space or basement is a serious problem that needs …
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One of the nightmares of homeowners who have a basement or crawl space is flooding. It can be due to a leakage in the water pipes, water entering through the perimeter drains of the waterproofing system of the crawl space or basement, accumulation of natural groundwater in the surface of uncovered dirt crawls space or heavy rains. No matter …
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One of the common problems that homeowners with crawl spaces encounter is mold growth. The crawl space is located in a secluded and tight space. It is often dark and damp, too. The moisture and humidity levels in this area are also quite high, making it more prone to mold growth. And because molds don’t …
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