Crawlspace water foundation repairs services Atlanta, Georgia right now: We proudly serve all of metro Atlanta with premium and economical vapor barrier replacement and installation. We also specialize in french drains, waterproofing, encapsulation and sump pumps for crawl spaces and basements. Our economical vapor barriers come in white and black. Our premium reinforced white vapor barriers are antimicrobial and can be installed in one day. A quality vapor barrier installation protects your home from moisture, mold and sagging floors. Sagging floors are caused by moisture getting into the framing of your home, such as floor joists. Crawl space encapsulation is the most effective way of preventing floor sagging. To prevent existing sagging floors from getting worse or to level your floors, we install support beams and permanent floor jacks. See more info at https://www.atlantavaporbarrier.com/georgia-crawlspace-basement-encapsulation.
Here at AtlantaVaporBarrier, there are varying levels of vapor barriers that we can use. When you go with a thicker vapor barrier, you also have extra protection against ripping and tearing when you enter the area. For more information on the benefits that you can get from crawlspace encapsulation, contact us here at AtlantaVaporBarrier. Let our experienced professionals help you figure out the best barrier for your situation, to help protect both your home and your family!
Don’t Overlook the Importance of a Drainage System: Some homeowners assume that encapsulations will keep water out of their crawl space, and they don’t need a drainage system. The mistake with doing so is that an encapsulation does not prevent water entry or flooding under houses. Damage caused by water can be expensive to repair. Fixing a water-damaged foundation, for instance, can set you back as much as $12,000. To avoid scenarios where water sits against your house, install a water drainage system that directs the water away. A French drain system or a sump pump can help. Find more information at https://www.atlantavaporbarrier.com/.
Many crawlspaces are filthy and full of debris. By removal of the crawl space debris, the vapor barrier will last much longer. This also results in a better seal to keep out moisture and pests. If your crawl space has mold, or needs insulation replaced, our team is here to help. A damp crawl space with falling insulation is the last thing we want! Proper drainage around the home is very important. We’ll offer proven solutions to block moisture from getting inside, and remove moisture that does make it into the crawlspace.
When you encapsulate your crawl space, you prevent moisture from building up in this space. This, in turn, prohibits mold growth. An un-encapsulated crawl space can introduce mold, mildew, and other contaminants into your living space. Contaminated air does not only make your indoor space uncomfortable to stay in but could also be harmful to your health. Once you seal the crawl space, you stop this problem in its tracks. Moisture in your crawl space will only lead to structural damage over time. The vapor within the crawl space can rot your home’s wooden frames and flooring.
A flooded basement or crawl space can significantly damage your foundation. Foundation cracks, mold, falling insulation and standing water are signs of water intrusion. Sump pumps take the water out of the area and pump it away. A quality sump pump installed correctly is a long lasting solution to prevent basement flooding and crawlspace flooding. When water is intruding through your concrete or brick walls, two things must be done. First, the water must be redirected with a sump pump and/or french drain. Now that the majority of water is redirected, the walls can be waterproofed with liquid rubber or a latex masonry sealer to block any residual water not removed by the crawl space or basement drainage system.
Having your crawlspace encapsulated with heavy-duty vapor barriers also promotes better health around your home. One of the most common spores that come from a home without an encapsulated crawlspace is mold. This is never good to breathe in, especially in those without a strong immune system such as the elderly or the young. By encapsulating your crawlspace, you keep the area dry, which stops mold and mildew growth. The insulation is also kept in place, which prevents any of the debris from entering your home by means of the ductwork.
Atlanta Crawl Space French Drain Many crawl spaces have water intruding through or below the foundation walls. A common indicator of this problem are stained foundation walls (known as “efflorescence”). Efflorescence looks like white water stains on the concrete. This is a telltale sign of water getting into your foundation walls and breaking down the concrete your walls are made of. A trench is dug along the affected foundation wall(s) and a french drainage system is installed with gravel, filter fabric, sump basin and sump pump. Sometimes instead, we install a french drain outside of your crawl space along the foundation wall(s). This prevents the water from entering your crawl space in the first place.