Crawlspace Encapsulation Birmingham, AL

Problems Associated with Wet Crawl Spaces

Many risks involve allowing your crawl space to remain wet without adequate crawl space waterproofing. From severe damage to the building to presenting health risks—it is a serious problem that should be prioritized.

Here are the most common issues:

• Poor indoor air quality - The air quality in homes with wet crawl spaces is significantly inferior to that in homes with encapsulated crawl spaces. These spaces' temperature, climate, and moisture levels make them the perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow. Additionally, adding water vapor to the air can cause breathing issues and more. Fresh air shouldn't be a gamble.
• Mold and Mildew - Any homeowner will understand the dire need to avoid mold at all costs. This is exceptionally hard to do when dealing with a wet, dark crawl space. Mold and dust mites thrive anywhere there is more than 50% relative humidity. Think about it: if it's 75% relative humidity outside, it'll be 75% relative humidity in your crawl space as long as your vents are open.
• Structural Problems - Mold and insect damage can cost you a lot of money when they begin to cause structural damage and wood rot. It is well known that structural repairs can cost significantly more than treating the root cause of the problem before it takes hold.
• Expensive repairs if not addressed early - As time goes on and the problem is allowed to worsen, the repair costs go up.

Don't gamble with your home's structural integrity—get a quote today!

Signs of a Crawl Space Problem

Many homes in Birmingham, AL, are built on a crawl space foundation and suffer from moisture problems due to the excess rainfall we receive here in the Southeast U.S. Not to mention crawl space problems can cause issues upstairs, too.

Signs you may notice in your home's upstairs living area include:

• Musty odors
• Buckled hardwood floors
• High humidity
• Condensation and rot around floor registers
• Cold floors
• High heating and cooling costs

Signs inside the crawl space include:

• Mold or moisture damage
• Condensation or "sweating" on air conditioning ductwork or equipment
• Condensation on pipes
• Soggy insulation
• Hanging or fallen insulation
• Insect/pest infestations
• Rotted wooden framing
• Standing water on the crawl space floor

Getting in touch with a flooring and encapsulation specialist in Birmingham, AL, is critical if you see any of these signs. We can offer you a tailor-made quote that includes crawl space repair, vapor barrier installation, and any other services you may require.

Benefits of Crawl Space Encapsulation

The encapsulation process is relatively simple yet yields impressive results. For starters, encapsulation transforms a damp, unusable area into a clean, dry environment that can lower energy costs and even function as a storage area by using a high-strength, reinforced plastic membrane with specialized sealers.

Some benefits include:

• Reduced energy costs - Any homeowner will tell you that lowering energy costs is vital to owning a property.
• Mold, dust mites, and insect prevention - This benefit is perhaps one of the most impressive, as it keeps the integrity and value of your home intact.
• A home free from musty odors - Musty odors are often associated with mildew and mold overgrowth. Encapsulation offers you a chance to prevent these odors from occurring and create a healthier environment in your home by preventing mold growth.
• Warped wood and cracked drywall prevention - Structural elements benefit from added protection against mites, rotting, and damage. This, in turn, increases your home's lifespan!

Put an End to Crawl Space Problems with the CleanSpace® System

At Southern Home Structural Repair Specialists, we have over 40 years of experience in protecting the foundations of Alabama homes. We have hands-on experience with some of the best tools and products on the market, including the CleanSpace and WhiteCap encapsulation systems.

CleanSpace

With the CleanSpace® crawl space encapsulation system, you can transform your damp, dirty, moldy crawl space into a clean, dry foundation. Our innovative CleanSpace® products easily outperform other contractors' off-the-shelf materials, such as spray foam insulation. We provide high-quality crawl space encapsulation and repair solutions from your area's leading crawl space repair professionals. Paired with repairs to the floor joists, you can be confident your crawl space will be repaired and ready in no time!

WhiteCap

The WhiteCap® crawl space encapsulation system is made of a heavy-duty 20 mil 7-layer liner material that looks like a pool liner. The system is installed across the floor and up the walls, and all piers, pipes, and the like are sealed. It creates a moisture barrier, preventing all water vapor from escaping from the walls or soil, and is extremely tough. You can't poke holes in it, rip it, or pull it down from the walls while crawling around or inspecting the space, making it a prime solution for any crawlspace.

And, once the WhiteCap® liner is installed, you'll have no trouble crawling into your crawl space; it's that clean, bright white, and nice! WhiteCap® vapor barrier is also made in the United States!

Other Crawl Space Encapsulation Solutions

Dehumidifier Installation

Humidity and standing water, also referred to as excess moisture, are the primary causes of detrimental mold spores that spoil the clean air in your home. By controlling the moisture in the air, a dehumidifier installation helps keep mold and mildew particles that can be detrimental to you and your family's health at bay. However, their functionalities also extend to purifying the air and neutralizing odors.

Sump Pumps

Sump pumps are a great basement waterproofing solution to prevent wood rot, structural damage, mold, and mildew. They work by being installed in the deepest part of your crawl space to expel water away from your home through a discharge line. By moving the water away from your home, the sump pump works to keep your crawl space moisture, mold, and mildew-free. Get in touch today to find out which sump pump system is right for you!

Southern Home Structural Specialists: Your Partner for Home Repair!

At Southern Home Structural Specialists, we take pride in our dedication to quality. We assist customers with a wide range of construction issues, including foundation repair, water damage issues, sump pump installation, basement waterproofing, foundation cracks, mold remediation, and, of course, crawl space repair.

Our comprehensive and tested system provides complete peace of mind, and we strive to provide the most bang for your buck. Call us if you want your crawlspace inspected; we would be delighted to help.

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