If you have a crawlspace in your home, it is imperative to prevent water from entering the living space and causing damage. If your crawl space has a dirt floor and the ground is wet due to rain or other factors, too much water can cause flooding inside. It’s important to have a waterproof crawlspace.
This is why a waterproof crawl space is essential for every home. In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways you can effectively waterproof your crawl space.
A. Seal Vents
Even though crawl space vents enable airflow, they can bring destructive issues to your home. Air vents fill with humidity, weakening your home’s foundation, attracting pests, and breaching mold.
To solve this, you need to seal all your vents or windows. If the ducts are louvered, they can be fully closed or, instead, you can add foam to the vents. When you seal the vent, humidity won’t build up, and as a result, your crawl space will protect against pests.
B. Interior Drainage
One of the best ways of getting rid of standing water is investing in a sump pump. This pump siphons water away from your home’s foundation by pumping it into the perimeter drain. There are automatic pumps and pumps with an extra battery that you can choose from.
Sump pumps are effective for preventing water intrusion in crawl spaces and isolated situations, like flooding.
Encapsulate Crawl Space
Encapsulation is a more expensive method to employ, but it lets you seal off the whole crawl space, together with the ceiling. People living on a sloping block or a flood-prone area commonly use encapsulation.
In encapsulation, you need to use polyethylene plastic, typically 10mm thick, that is more resilient and thicker. An airtight lock creates moisture on the subfloor as polyethylene plastic is taped together and sealed.
With the help of a humidifier, this cover can control moisture levels and prevent insects, leading to better air quality in your home.
Contact Proper Contractors
Developing a waterproof crawl space is not an easy task to do, especially when it’s your first time. It’s always a good decision to contact a contractor to achieve the best results. There are several ways you can find a suitable contractor.
You can rely on references from family or friends or explore the internet while using reviews to distinguish the right contractors. Call us today for a waterproof crawlspace.
At Toledo Basement Repair, we will ensure all your wet basement problems are solved using our latest technology. We also estimate for free for any waterproofing or basement needs that you may have. Toledo Basement Repair will look after your home in the best way you can imagine. You can also get a 10% off your next service when you use our services. Contact Toledo Basement Repair through (419) 297-6138 or visit our website and book an appointment with our experts.
Kevin Oberhouse was raised in Toledo with 7 siblings. Dawn and Kevin have four kids.
The Oberhouse family lives in the house Kevin built when with his first crew. Kevin’s parents invited more than 100 foster children into their home throughout his life. Kevin believes this part of his life really helped to build empathy for others.
Kevin has a degree in civil engineering and went on to get an MBA as well as multiple other certifications in structural systems, egress systems, air quality, and commercial and residential roofing, among many others.
Toledo Basement Repairs promises to treat you and your project with respect and our best professional judgment. There is plenty of work out there and Toledo Basement Repair will not push you into a system that you do not fully understand or feel comfortable with.
