Crawl Space Waterproofing of Raleigh, Durham & Cary
These are some common symptoms of Crawl Space moisture problems:
- Mold or moisture damage in the crawl space or living area
- Musty odors in the living area
- Condensation (“sweating”) on air conditioning duct work or equipment
- Condensation on insulation, water pipes or truss plates in the crawl space
- Buckled hardwood floors
- High humidity in the living area
- Insect infestations
- Rot in wooden framing members
How Does Water Get Into My Crawl Space?
- During periods of heavy rain, water soaks into the soil and begins to move to the lowest level of grade.
- Rainwater can also soak through the walls and form condensation on the inner block walls of the crawl space.
- In a high humidity climate like we have in Central North Carolina, foundation vents on a house can also be a serious source of water intrusion. Hot, humid air is allowed to pass through these vents and condensation occurs on HVAC ducts, floor joists and insulation.
How Do I Prevent Water From Getting Back In?
When a crawl space is wet or damp, you must address the sources of the water if you want to permanently resolve the moisture issue. In most cases, replacing exterior French Drains will not stop water from leaking into the interior of the crawl space. Due to our “red clay soil”, water seeps in under the footing and collects inside the crawl space. Since we can’t excavate under the footing of the house, it is impossible to stop this water intrusion. Exterior waterproofing does not work in most situations. If water is leaking into the crawl space, you must waterproof the interior of the crawl space.
Crawl Space Waterproofing
- A drainage trench is dug on the interior of the crawl space, usually around the perimeter.
- Weep holes are drilled through the interior side of the base block.
- Water-Trek pipe is installed in the trench.
- The pipe and trench is covered and filled with ¾ inch gravel.
- We always prefer to use a gravity discharge to drain the water out of the crawl space, but sometimes a sump pump system is required.
Once we’ve waterproofing your crawl space, your home is now protected by our Lifetime Warranty, which may be transferred to a new owner of your home for FREE!
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We will dry up your damp crawl space and keep it rodent, insect and mold free for years to come. Our work includes a lifetime warranty, so you can be confident in our expertise. Contact us today and save 5% on your crawl space waterproofing.
