Charlotte homeowners with vented crawl spaces typically pay the price for having one. Once a month, on heating and cooling bills that are higher than they should be. Throughout the calendar year for pest control that often festers in the crawl space. And hopefully,...
If you’re a Charlotte homeowner, it sounds simple. Find mold in your crawl space. Remove mold. (Exhale). Problem solved. Unfortunately, crawl space mold doesn’t work that way. Oh, you might see improvement after crawl space mold removal, but it could only be a few...
A lot of homeowners say the same thing when they see something weird or wet underneath the house: “Let’s see what happens.” It’s not laziness. It’s human instinct. We know something’s wrong, but investigating means learning what it takes to fix it, and what it costs....
You can't negotiate with a crawl space smell. Oh, you might outsmart it for a little while. Lavender. Mango Splash. Sandalwood. All are perfectly legitimate air‑freshening scents, and sure, they can help cover a musty smell for a bit. But if the odor is coming from...
A vapor barrier and full encapsulation are two different tools for two different sizes of the same job: protecting your home against moisture and mold. Both solutions involve plastic on the ground in your crawl space. Both reduce moisture. Where they diverge is in how...
A crawl space is a significant part of any property. This is the buffer space between the property’s foundations and the internal flooring, which means it fulfills a vital role in ensuring that the property remains insulated and protected from moisture in the nearby...
Many people do not even realize they have a crawl space beneath their home, let alone have a look inside. While this space is meant to elevate the home’s wooden structure from the ground beneath and provide access for some utility engineers, it is also a breeding...
When it comes to home improvement projects, the last area that comes to mind for most homeowners is probably the crawlspace. However, waterproofing your home’s crawl space is a worthy investment that will prevent major home repairs in the future. We usually think of...
