Common Issues With Crawl Spaces

Well-Known Crawl Space Problems -- And Their Solutions

Crawl spaces are well known for being damp, dark, moldy spaces all over the world, and for good reason! It's rare to find a crawl space that's been designed with traditional building science that looks any other way.

At the root of most crawl space problems lies two usual suspects: moisture and humidity.

But this does not need to be the reality for your home! There are simple, effective ways to solve nearly any problem with a crawl space -- and the moisture that causes so many of them can certainly be controlled!

The following articles are packed with information about crawl space issues of all types. We invite you to look through them and learn what's going on with your home. If you'd like a one-on-one meeting with a professional, we also provide free crawl space repair estimates to homeowners throughout Canada and the United States. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with your local dealer!

• Mold, Rot & Structural Issues
• Flooding
• Ventilation
• Energy Efficiency

Mold, Rot, & Structural Issues

When a crawl space is damp or humid, mold and rot will begin to develop. These forces can lead to a wide variety of issues in your home, including the following:

Structural Issues

• Sagging Floors
• Pests In The Crawl Space
• Dry Rot

Health & Comfort Issues

• Mold & Your Health
• Dust Mites
• Musty Odors

Mold Damage

• Rotting Insulation

Crawl Space Flooding Problems

No matter where it's located, flooding in a home is always the source of countless problems for homeowners. Whether from groundwater, plumbing failure, or a sump pump issue, this is one problem you don't want to ignore for long!

Types Of Flooding

• Groundwater Flooding
• Plumbing Leaks

Sump Pump Issues

• Nonstop Pump Operation
• The Pump Won't Turn On
• Clogged Sump Pumps
• Sump Pump Noise
• The Pump Is Overwhelmed!
• Failed Battery Backup Systems

Ventilation, Humidity, & Your Home

Crawl space vents bring all sorts of trouble into your home, including rain, cold, and humidity. They're also a fantastic entryway for pests! The following articles explain why these vents just don't work anymore -- and what modern contractors are doing instead.

Crawl Space Ventilation

• Do I Have Poor Ventilation?
• How Ventilation Affects Your Home
• The "Stack Effect"
• Cold Floors
• Pests In The Crawl Space

Humidity & Your Crawl Space

• Moisture & Humidity
• Crawl Space Mold
• Musty Odors
• Rotting Insulation

Energy Efficiency & Your Crawl Space

Your crawl space may be the home of your water heater, furnace, and many other utilities that need to be warm to work properly. If the space is cold, what is that costing you?

In the following articles, we explain how a cold crawl space may be costing you more than you think on your utility bills, as well as some suggestions on what you can do to stop this vicious (and expensive) cycle.

Crawl Space Energy Efficiency

• High Energy Bills & Your Crawl Space
• Crawl Space Ventilation
• Rotting Insulation

Comfort & Quality Of Life

• The "Stack Effect"
• Cold Floors

Installing A Vapor Barrier System

Building code is changing quickly worldwide, and is moving away from vented crawl spaces --permanently.

It's been proven thousands of times that vented crawl spaces bring in outdoor moisture and humidity, let in pests, and lead to a number of issues with moldy, rotting crawl spaces.

At Basement Systems, we pioneered a new way of protecting your crawl space from moisture and humidity known as crawl space encapsulation.

Today, this method is being used by contractors all over the world to help create drier healthier spaces.

Basement Systems Dealers install their systems with a 25-warranty that's transferable to the next owner of the structure. What a great edge to have when selling your home!

More on our Vapor Barrier System

Our Crawl Space Repair Products

Basement Systems Dealers have exclusive access in their area to a wide variety of products that are ideal for drying, insulating, and repairing your crawl space.

Listed below are many of the products our experts make available to local homeowners:

Crawl Space Waterproofing

• SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump
• UltraSump® Battery Backup System
• SmartDrain™ Crawl Space Drain
• SmartPipe™ Perimeter Drain
• CleanSpace® Drainage Matting

Dry Crawl Space Products

• CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier
• CleanSpace® Light Vapor Barrier
• CleanSpace® Vent Covers
• WallCap™ Block Wall Treatment
• EverLast™ Crawl Space Doors
• EverLast™ Access Wells
• The Turtl™ Access System
• Sanidry™ CX Dehumidifier
• SaniDry™ CX dehumidifier
• Crawl-O-Sphere™ Crawl Space Fan

Crawl Space Insulation

• SilverGlo™ Crawl Space Wall Insulation
• TerraBlock™ Crawl Space Floor Insulation

Structural Repair

• SmartJack® Crawl Space Support System

We Have A Solution For Your Crawl Space Problem!

When it comes to crawl spaces, we are the experts! Basement Systems Dealers worldwide have successfully repaired hundreds of thousands of crawl spaces. No matter what you have going on with your crawl space, we have a solution that will help you!

It costs you nothing to meet with one of our certified experts for a free, no-obligation crawl space repair cost estimate! Each estimate includes an on-site professional inspection and consultation, where we measure your crawl space, answer any questions you may have, and customize a system to meet your needs.

Before our visit, we also like to mail ahead a full-color copy of our informative crawl space repair book: Crawl Space Science. Our book is jam-packed with everything you need to know about crawl spaces, as well as the products and solutions we're likely to suggest.

Our network of more than 300 experts serves throughout Canada and the United States. We look forward to serving you!

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