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30 November 2014

Eliminate Moisture 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.

Slowly, that water begins to seep through concretes, bricks, joints, and cracks in foundations and walls, and eventually settles inside the space. Similarly, when it rains, the water table increases and moisture finds its way into your crawlspaces and basements. When plumbing fixtures develop problems such as the drain lines, the moisture may end up in crawlspaces.

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.

If you do not act quickly, you may suffer a lot of moisture damage. Molds are likely to start growing and soon you have another set of problems to deal with apart from the moisture. Presence of moisture provides the right environment for molds to grow. Within a short time, your home will be invaded by molds, which begin to cause damage on wooden structures, paintings, ceilings, and even clothes.

Your home if filled with foul smell and you need to get fresh air through your venting system. Molds will affect the family members when they inhale the spores. In addition, molds will eat the wooden structures and other organic materials thus causing decay. Crawlspaces are not easily accessed because of their limited size. You can only access the areas when crawling and probably this is why they are called the crawlspaces.

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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