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CRAWL SPACE
MOISTURE CONTROL |
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DOES
YOUR CRAWL SPACE LEAK OR FLOOD?
Standing
water in a crawl space is the single greatest contributor to
crawl space problems as an obvious source of moisture.
"Excessive moisture...can damage the structural integrity of
your home." However, standing water alone does not always
account for excessive moisture problems. Failure to fix or
correct excessive moisture in a crawl space will eventually
create problems for structural wood components such as the
sill plate, joist, beams and sub-floor. |
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wood components will experience damage in the form of mold,
fungus, and rot. With enough time, it can damage the
structural integrity of your home. The Crawl Space Team can
identify and solve your crawl space problems before
structural defects take their toll on your home’s resell
value.
A major problem with excess
moisture in the home is mold. Dirt crawl spaces have the
high moisture levels necessary for mold growth. High
moisture levels are easily found in dirt crawl spaces that
have never flooded. Anytime there is mold or other poor
conditions in the crawl space, the risk to air quality
throughout the house is greater.
Insects and other critters of all kinds love damp
environments and wet materials and a crawl space with
excessive moisture is an excellent shelter for them.
Properly sealing the crawlspace and removing the moisture
from the ground and air is part of the solution that helps
provide a mold-free, radon-free, and insect-free
environment, which leads to a more more energy-efficient and
healthier home. |
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For more information and people you can trust
that provide the skill and care needed to solve your
problems! Contact us via our e-mail address at
info@superiortermitenj.com or give us a call 732.269.900
- 609.971.9500 |