Moisture is likely to seep into your structure due to foundation cracks, poor drainage, or a number of other factors. Because the Carolinas’ air humidity levels are so high, moisture often doesn’t have a chance to dry out and tends to accrue under the structure producing harmful mold spores that reproduce and may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. This can have detrimental effects to the integrity of your structure. In addition, these mold spores rise through air ducts into the living space, compromising the air quality, which can cause severe problems for asthma and allergy sufferers.
In addition to polluting the air, moisture can lead to mildew and mold damage in the living area, musty odors, buckled hardwood floors, insect infestations, and high humidity throughout living and work spaces.
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By Properly Waterproofing your Basement
or Crawlspace, you help minimize the risk of: |
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Mold or moisture damage under the structure in or your living space |
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Aggravating symptoms of allergies and asthma |
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Musty odors seeping into the living area |
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Moisture damage to hardwood floors |
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Condensation (“sweating”) on air conditioning ductwork or equipment |
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Condensation on insulation, water pipes or truss plates in the crawl space |
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Exposure to radon gas |
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Insect infestations |
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Rotting wood – structural framing and flooring |
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Other benefits include lowered utility bills and improved air quality. |
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