FAQS

Properly installing a Sealed Crawl involves strict scheduling guidelines and involvement of other contractors in order for the liner to remain intact. Upon completion of the building you may choose to verify the system is working properly. We offer a Warranty Renewal Inspection program with annual inspections as well as an Annual Service agreement for any mechanical systems installed.

Our Sealed Crawl has a drain. If a pipe breaks then the water will run on top of the liner to our drain which is installed at the lowest point in the crawl. The crawl space can be fitted with sensors to detect pipe breaks or other mass water failures.

Contact one of our specialists to discuss the benefits of a Sealed Crawl Space and visit the Crawl Space link to our website where you can watch a quick install. (insert link to crawl space tab)

Water intrusion allows for saturation of the grade around the structural foundation. This condition can cause lateral movement of the foundation footer, a potentially serious concern. Hydrostatic pressure can penetrate through mortar joints and cracks in foundation walls and/or can migrate up under the foundation base. Because there is incoming water it can tend to pool around the footings of the house. This type of problem needs to be remedied soon as it will cause premature settling of the home. This will affect all aspects of the home from floors, windows, doors, and walls.

• Standing Water
• Musty Smell Inside Basement Or Crawlspace
• Cupping Or Crowning Of Hardwood Floors
• Visible Biological Growth
• Cracks In Ceilings And Doorways

If indoor biological growth contamination is extensive, it can cause very high and persistent airborne spore exposures. Persons exposed to high spore levels can become sensitized and develop allergies to the biological growth or other health problems. In time, unchecked biological growth can cause serious damage to the structural elements in your home.

Many homes built on crawl space foundations in the Southeastern United States suffer from poor moisture management. Often, heating & air conditioning contractors, as well as pest control companies, are the first people to alert residents to contact a moisture control professional . Typically though, the problem is not due to a failure of the air conditioning system; it results from poor moisture control in the crawl space.

For many decades, building codes and conventional wisdom have prescribed ventilation with outside air as the primary method of moisture control in crawl spaces. In the humid Southeast however, ventilation with outside air only makes moisture problems worse. Recent research indicates that by sealing off all outside air that enters the crawl space, and regulating the humidity underneath, you can provide greatly improved moisture control and significant energy savings when properly installed.