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 […]
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 […]
Encapsulation or Controlled Ventilation – encapsulate and/or waterproof a 100 year old house ?
Encapsulation Vs. Controlled Ventilation https://lnkd.in/gE96E7zM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eleujo-yDeQ&t=255s Downtown Charlotte North Carolina has many old neighborhoods that date back between the 1900’s and the 1940’s. Many of these old houses have basement / cellar areas adjacent to crawl spaces that were used for heating back in the old days. Oil heat and coal were common forms of […]
Cat Urine Odor Problem Solved in Weddington NC
Cat Urine Odor Problem Solved – Weddington, NC TESTIMONIAL FOR MASSERANG CONSULTING/SPECIALTY FOUNDATION REPAIR We are really happy, great job guys. As you know, I was a skeptic, but you came through for us! Feel free to let other prospects know our story and you’re welcome to use my post again. Thanks, Dan and Robin […]
Ray Terry – About Your House Radio discussing crawl space science, air quality and mold issues. 8-5-17
Published on August 6, 2017 I wanted to thank Ray personally for having us on his show on Saturday! We were lucky to have some of the top minds in the industry all sitting down at the same table together to discuss the intricacies of crawl space science and the effects of moisture, condensation, drainage […]
Should I Keep Crawl Space Vents Open or Closed?
Crawl Space Vents Open or Closed? It is that time a year once again. Heavy rains, followed by periods of excessive heat. Elevated relative humidity and dew point levels become common now all through the summer. It is the season of condensation problems inside Charlotte, NC crawlspaces. Homeowners are now faced with the unpleasant reality […]
Hardwood Floor Cupping – Crawlspace Moisture Problems
Hardwood Floor Cupping Problems? Elevated Crawl Space Moisture Problems … With the passing of Spring break, and the upcoming Easter weekend, days become longer and temperatures rise. Weather patterns change to a more sub-tropical feel. Dew point levels increase. It is the start of the condensation season inside North Carolina crawl spaces. Crawl Space […]
Crawl Space Misdiagnosis – Customer Overcharged by Thousands for Unneeded Services
LOCAL CRAWL SPACE SCIENCE COMPANIES MISDIAGNOSE SYMPTOMS AND ATTEMPT TO OVERCHARGE CUSTOMERS FOR UNNEEDED SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA. (PART 1) I recently visited a customer in the Triad market that had some unique challenges to overcome with her crawl space. This customer had spent a fortune with a contractor waterproofing her basement and encapsulating […]
Problems with Crawl Space Encapsulation and Sealed Crawl Space Systems in Charlotte, NC
What are the Common Problems, Complaints, and Disadvantages Associated with Crawl Space Encapsulation or Sealed Crawl Space Systems in Charlotte, NC? A crawl space encapsulation in a nutshell is a protocol where the contractor will close off all of the crawlspace vents, solve drainage problems, clean biofilm contaminants from the floor system, and install expensive plastic […]
Problems Using Dehumidifiers in Crawl Spaces
The Common Fallacies, Challenges, and Problems with Using Dehumidifiers in Crawl Spaces. I did an inspection last week inside the crawlspace on the south side of Charlotte, NC where I discovered that the homeowner had sealed off all of his vents, and installed a commercial dehumidifier inside the space in an attempt to mitigate […]