Say Goodbye to Crawl Space Odors: An In-Depth Review of the Atmox System
Are you struggling with unpleasant smells emanating from your crawl space? You’re not alone. Many homeowners face this frustrating issue, often caused by poor ventilation and the off-gassing of encapsulation materials. While traditional encapsulation solutions might seem appealing, they can lead to a whole new set of problems, including trapped moisture, stagnant air, and a […]
What happens during a foundation inspection? Things to look for and what pitfalls to avoid when getting estimates.
The attached video shows an actual foundation inspection in real-time. What to look for as well as pitfalls to avoid. The main takeaway is to never hire a contractor on the initial site visit. If possible, hire a structural engineer to perform the inspection first before calling on any contractors. Avoid companies with corporate commissioned-based […]
Crawl Space Encapsulations. The Truth About Indoor Air Quality & Wood Moisture Levels.
Mooresville NC – The attached video documents a recent crawl space inspection. The client recently purchased the home and has been experiencing a cat urine-type odor at many places throughout the house. The odors observed on the 1st floor were confirmed outside when the crawl space door was opened. The odor was so strong the […]
Exposed!! Pulling Back the Curtain on the Foundation/Crawl Space Repair & Waterproofing Industries – Part 2 of 2
This second YouTube video in the series is an in-depth analysis with two seasoned industry professionals discussing the intricacies of the foundation/crawlspace repair, waterproofing, and indoor air quality industries. If you have not reviewed the first video, click the link below. EXPOSED!! Pulling Back the Curtain Part 1 EXPOSED!! Pulling Back the Curtain Part 2 […]
Exposed!! Pulling Back the Curtain on the Foundation/Crawl Space Repair & Waterproofing Industries – Part 1 of 2
The attached YouTube video is an in-depth analysis of two seasoned industry professionals discussing the intricacies of foundation/crawlspace repair, waterproofing, and indoor air quality industries. During the last several years, there has been a large increase in corporate franchising and consolidation of the industry. These franchises are financed, marketed, designed, and driven by the corporate […]
Corruption in the Mold Remediation Industry.
Occasionally, you get the opportunity to review the work installed by other companies. A couple weeks ago I got a phone call from one of the real estate agents that I work with quite frequently. She currently owns a property in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina that is used as a rental property. The agent reported […]
Crawl Space Water Intrusion Investigation & Inspection in Charlotte, North Carolina
With the Spring rains approaching, many homeowners in the Charlotte market will begin to experience frequent seasonal water intrusion issues inside their crawl spaces. It is important to remember not to panic, but to instead focus on identifying the underlying problems causing these symptoms to occur in the first place. In most cases, poor maintenance […]
Crawl Space / Basement Water Intrusion – An Honest Assessment
With the Spring rains approaching, many homeowners will begin to experience water intrusion issues inside their crawl spaces and basements after heavy rain events. It is important to remember not to panic, but to instead focus on identifying the underlying problems causing these symptoms to occur in the first place. Foundation drainage improvements being at […]
What causes cupping and/or cracking of hardwood floors over vented crawl spaces?
Moisture and dew point levels in Carolina crawl spaces constantly increase and decrease with the change of seasons. Crawl Space style foundations are one of the most commonly built construction types utilized in the Charlotte, North Carolina Market as well as the Southeastern United States as a whole. Many of these crawl spaces contain HVAC […]
Foundation Drainage Improvements – Preventing Foundation Repair Problems by Improving Drainage
It’s hurricane season in the Carolinas with our first storm of the year making landfall in the Southeastern United States. Its time for homeowners to catch up on badly needed foundation drainage improvements. Wet crawl spaces and basements will be a common symptom reported by homeowners over the next few weeks. It is important to […]