If your crawl space has standing water sometimes and often smells musty, you may be dealing with a couple of different issues. One might be water that drains in after a rain and another could be constant moisture from water vapor seeping up through the soil. There are different approaches for waterproofing a crawl space. Here are some options your contractor might suggest.
Repair the Drainage Problem
If water drains into the crawl space when it rains, try to figure out why.…
When your home has become damaged by a flood, you’ll need to remove any salvageable materials and anything that is vulnerable to floodwater. This way, you can minimize the losses you may experience as a result of floodwater. Many valuables can rapidly be destroyed when exposed to water damage. You may lose irreplaceable family photographs and documents. But if you act quickly, you’ll be able to salvage more.
Beware of Mold…
A lot of the damage to the foundation of your home may be caused by poor exterior drainage. Therefore, you may want to consider landscaping drainage improvements to protect your foundation and prevent costly foundation repairs. There are several options for exterior drainage improvements in your landscaping that will protect your foundation, such as drainage beds, buried drain tiles, and changes to elevations. Here are a few ways you can prevent foundation damage with landscaping drainage improvements:…
