The primary goal of basement drainage systems is to divert water away from the foundation of a home, thereby preventing water accumulation and seepage into the basement. This helps in safeguarding the structural integrity of the foundation, maintaining a dry basement environment, and preventing issues such as mold growth and wood rot. As a homeowner, […]
Tag Archives: vapor barrier
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Dec
Dec
Do you shiver whenever you enter your basement? It may be in your best interest to get it insulated! Finished or not, an insulated basement will provide your home with a myriad of benefits such as:
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Sep
Sep
Now that it’s getting colder and energy costs are expected to rise, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep those bills down. Put Your Ceiling Fans On “Winter Mode” Most fans on the market have what’s known as “winter mode” that allows it to turn clockwise in the winter months. When the fan […]
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Sep
Sep
Fall is here, which means winter is just a few months away. If you haven’t already, now is the time to start preparing your crawl space for the cold. Doing so will help prevent frozen and burst pipes and high energy bills.
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Aug
Aug
The stack effect refers to how the air in your house moves. Warm naturally rises in a home, as it’s less dense than cold air. This warmer air travels from the lower levels up through the living area and exiting through the attic. This stack effect significantly impacts the air quality in your home, as […]
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May
May
The vapor barrier in your home’s crawl space should last for many years. If yours is older, it may be time to get it inspected and if needed, replaced. Here are the most common signs you should keep an eye out for to determine if your crawl space vapor barrier needs attention:
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Apr
Apr
Are you noticing condensation build-up on the windows of your home or business? That means you have a problem with excess humidity. Excess humidity in your home or business can cause problems like a musty smell, mold, mildew, and rot that can damage your belongings. Here are five ways to control humidity in your home […]
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Mar
Mar
As homeowners, a lot of us associate a musty smell with the basement. After all, many of us probably remember wrinkling our noses when going down into the basement of our childhood homes to get our summer toys out of storage or do laundry. But did you know that a musty smells in the basement […]
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Mar
Mar
In the process of purchasing or selling a home, the home appraiser will test the house for a gas called radon. Radon is a tasteless and odorless radioactive gas that seeps up from the ground produced naturally by decaying uranium, thorium, or radium. Radon is heavy, which means it will accumulate in the lower levels […]
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Jan
Jan
A vapor barrier is a thick plastic sheeting system used to prevent moisture from entering a space—namely a crawlspace or basement. Vapor barriers provide many benefits to your home, including: