In Pursuit of Curb Appeal

Your crawl space is more than just what your home is built on. Having a crawl space has a lot of benefits that you can't get from a concrete pad. One of the biggest benefits is having that extra storage space. Whether you choose to store your Christmas tree during the off season or need space for all those outgrown clothes, a crawl space can do just the trick. While a crawl space can add value and functionality to your home, there are some problems you could experience that would require crawl space repair service. 

Crawl Space Waterproofing

There could be a number of reasons why your crawl space has standing water in it. Whether you've recently installed a pool or you have a broken pipe, water can infiltrate into your basement. When this happens, you need to take immediate action by calling a crawl space repair company that understands how to waterproof your space. They can help seal up the space and find the source of the leak so you can feel confident your crawl space will be water-free. 

Crawl Space Mold

Mold isn't visible to the naked eye so your crawl space could contain mold and you never even know it. It needs moisture above 50% in order to survive. Mold is a major concern for anyone as it can cause health problems for you and your family. Even when the mold is dead, you can still suffer an allergic reaction to it.

This is why it is imperative that you call in an expert to remove it properly. You should never handle mold remediation yourself. Hiring a trained professional such as Perma-Dry Waterproofing & Drainage, Inc. can ensure it is removed correctly and efficiently. It can also be much safer than handling it yourself and causing more exposure than necessary.

Crawl Space Odor

Have you gone down to your crawl space and smelled a funky odor? This is common in many crawl spaces and there are solutions to getting rid of it permanently. One of the most popular solutions nowadays includes crawl space encapsulation. The odor typically comes from the soil gas that remains under the vapor barrier. Some vapor barriers will react with the soil that will put off a strong smell. If not mitigated properly, you could end up with a smelly home.

Your contractor should have the experience to identify the source of the smell and remove it efficiently. When having your vapor barrier installed, you can talk to your contractor about a vapor barrier that is guaranteed not to smell.