Protect Your Home With Help Of Crawlspace Encapsulation Atlanta Contractors

By Ida Dorsey


Homes, which have crawlspaces, tend to experience problems of moisture damage. Crawlspaces are located underground and they will often be affected by moisture. When it rains, the water collecting adjacent to the walls and foundations will seep through the concretes and find its way into the crawlspaces. With help of crawlspace encapsulation Atlanta, GA contractors, you can protect your home from moisture damage.

When moisture enters crawlspaces, it rises through stack effect and affects other areas of a house. The entire house will begin to suffer from problems related to moisture. When it rains, water may collect around your home from the gutters. If the guttering line is damaged, it leaks out water that falls and collects next to your foundation.

The space on the outside between the walls of the foundation and the banks of the grounds need to be filled with soil to level it with the ground. Moreover, plumbing fixtures in a house can contribute to increased moisture in crawlspaces. When moisture enters the crawlspaces, it brings about molds growth.

Soon you may have your home invaded by molds and mildew. The moisture also affects the efficiency of your HVAC system and you may find that you are using a lot of energy to dry the areas and provide fresh air. Molds affect your family and cause respiratory complications like runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and water eyes. Molds will eat away organic materials like furniture, wooden floors, paintings, ceilings, and other materials.

However, if the soils put in the backfill areas are not compressed properly, they will tend to soak in moisture and allow it to penetrate through the concretes and cracks to the interior of a house. Inside a house, moisture encourages the growth of molds. The areas begin to stink as debris starts rotting.

The family will be affected by the molds as spores are dispersed inside the house. Homes that have high moisture content will mean that you have to dehumidify them. This will cost you in energy consumption. The HVAC system may also be overwhelmed by the constant need for fresh air meaning you will not only overwork your air conditioners but also incur increased energy bills.

The contractor will put the moisture barrier and after sometime, it will deteriorate or will not function properly. It begins to allow moisture to get inside your house. Another reason for failed encapsulation is the kind of material used. Some materials used by contractors are not durable and they will tend to encourage the growth of molds and absorb moisture.

One way to deal with moisture problems arising from crawlspaces is to seal them using a moisture proof material. The material is fitted on the floor and the walls to prevent moisture from entering inside. This will ensure the area remains dry and molds do not grow. When seeking for contractors to encapsulate the surfaces, ensure they are qualified. Make sure they use durable materials that will last for long and do not absorb moisture from the surrounding.




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