Crawlspace Repair – More Facts

WATER SOURCES IN YOUR HOME’S CRAWLSPACE

The first step in solving water problems in your crawlspace is to identify all of the sources of moisture including:

• Roof leaks.
• Roof drainage from gutters and downspouts.
• Surface drainage and/or water flowing toward your foundation walls.
• Leaking water lines or fixtures in your house or crawlspace.
• Irrigation systems “watering” your foundation.
• Condensation in your crawlspace from hot, humid exterior air coming in the vents or otherfoundation air leaks and “sweating” when contacting the cooler water lines, a/c ductwork,insulation, and other construction materials inside the foundation walls.
• Leaking condensate discharge from you’re a/c system in or near your crawl.
• High water table in your neighborhood from ground water created by springs, street drainage ornearby floodplains.
• Previously installed sump pump not working correctly.
• French drains improperly installed or not working.
• Partial or improperly installed vapor barrier.
• Crawlspace dehumidifier inadequate or not working.

Some obvious signs of these problems are:

• Air conditioning systems working constantly to remove moisture from the air. Removingmoisture from the air lowers the temperature and is the basic concept for air conditioning.
• Standing water in or around your crawlspace.
• Condensation dripping from insulation, water, and duct lines inside or by your foundation.
• Mold around cabinets, sinks, appliances, walls, floors, laundry rooms and bathrooms inside yourhome and the crawlspace underneath.
• Warped flooring, sticking doors, cabinets, and windows. Cracks in your foundation, concreteslabs, and walls.
• Mold and water drainage stains on your gutters, downspouts, and exterior walls.

If you have any one or more of these signs, call the experts – PCA CRAWLSPACE at 704-377-2847. We find the easiest, best solutions to your moisture problems at a fair price. Serving the Carolinas since 1980.