Crawl Space Problems
A properly sealed and up-kept crawl space is essential to a comfortable, efficient and healthy home. When neglected, the space beneath your home can develop problems ranging from an unpleasant odor to full blown structural concerns as floor joists rot.
Warning Signs:
- Crawl space floor is below outside soil grade level
- Standing water against the exterior foundation wall
- Foundation cracks
- Canyons and trenching under the home indicating running water
- Buckled hardwood floors
- Soft spots in your floor indicating a failing sub-floor
- Elevated wood moisture content (Greater than 13%)
- Calcium lines on your foundation wall and piers indicating standing water level
Crawl Space Repair Options
Closed Cell Foam: Sub-Floor Application
Pros:
- Closed cell foam is a vapor barrier
- Will insulate your home, thus preventing cold floors in the winter
- Closed cell foam is as hard as concrete
- It is waterproof
Cons:
- May void your termite bond
- It is permanent
- Will lock in existing moisture
- Does not address crawlspace drainage
Basic Vapor Barrier System
Pros:
- Inexpensive relative to other options
- Effective for mild water infiltration concerns
Cons:
- Vapor barrier not permanent
- Ineffective for extensive moisture
- Does not address humidity level
- Vulnerable to pests
Full Encapsulation
Pros:
- Addresses drainage, moisture, and humidity concerns
- Is a permanent fix
- Improvement of air quality
- No termite bond concerns
Cons:
- Expensive and labor intensive
Contact Eco Three
Eco Three offers crawl space repair services in the Birmingham and Gulf Coast regions of Alabama and Florida. Give us a call at 205-314-3500 (Birmingham) or 251-615-1330 (Gulf Coast) or at our new location in the Emerald Coast at 850-389-5681.
