Author: American Crawl

The experts at American Crawl Space have seen it all: mold, rot, pests, flooding, cave-ins, and more. In our field of work, it’s not unusual for homeowners to live with rot, mold, and pest damage in their crawl spaces for months, or even years! What an unpleasant situation to contend with, especially after allowing the damage to… [ Read More ]

Sealing and insulating the ductwork of a forced-air HVAC system are two of the quickest ways to increase the system’s efficiency. You will experience immediate cost and comfort benefits. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims that sealing your heating and cooling ducts can boost efficiency by up to 25%. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory… [ Read More ]

Do you ever worry about having water in your crawl space? It’s a common concern during the wet winters, and it’s well-founded, given that this water can cause mold growth and structural damage, necessitating costly home repairs. A sump pump is a great way to both fix flooded areas and stop flooding from happening in… [ Read More ]

When compared to a home built on a concrete slab, a home with a crawl space can be colder in the winter. You should also take precautions against mold and mildew since they can be a problem in your crawl space. More than just insulation is needed to keep your home’s floors warmer and stop… [ Read More ]

Being constantly aware of the risks posed by moisture is one of the realities of building and repairing houses. Risks of water entering the building in places where it is not wanted include rotting wood, mold, chipped paint, and more. One good leak could result in damage costing tens of thousands of dollars. If it… [ Read More ]

This is one case where ignorance is not bliss. If you have not looked under your home for a while, go check it immediately after reading this. In fact, maybe you should stop and check it now. Why? Because a flooded crawlspace can damage your home and needs to be remediated quickly. [ Read More ]

Food, warmth and safety. These are the only things going through his mind as he skitters across the damp lawn. Suddenly he stops, nose twitching as he picks up a new scent. Yes, this is the spot. Little legs churn as he scampers to a nearby foundation and bolts through a small hole. This rodent… [ Read More ]

Insulation in the crawl space that has been properly installed is an essential part of the building envelope. [ Read More ]

Do mice, rats, or other pesky animals keep finding their way into your home? The process of identifying potential animal entry points and taking preventative measures to keep these animals out is known as exclusion. Although the term is usually associated with rodent exclusion, it is [ Read More ]