Crawl Spaces in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Mold, Mildew and Crawl Spaces - A Serious Home Improvement Project 


In most homes today, there are typically two Crawl Spaces Pittsburgh, PA, the Kitchen Crawl Space, and the Home Crawl Space. These are the areas of the home that are typically separated by doors or some other method of partitioning. Unfortunately, these areas are also some of the dampest, drafty, and poorly insulated areas in the home, contributing to a high level of moisture. While it's not unusual for bathrooms to have a small amount of water in the drainage system, basements and attics usually have no brains at all.


A crawl space sometimes called a 'crawl space' is an unfinished, unoccupied area in a structure, between the first floor and the earth. The word 'crawl space' is confusing because typically there is no floor-to-ceiling insulation, and often the interior walls are concrete or block. The term 'crawl space' is most commonly used in residential construction, although it's used in many non-residential structures as well. In homes, the term typically refers to the main living area and may also refer to a 'dining area', or a 'backyard'. The term is less common in commercial construction.


Obviously, if the foundation of a structure has issues, it will eventually creak and groan, and when this happens, the foundation contractors will also be required to conduct foundation repair work. This is why it's so important to pay attention to the conditions of your crawl spaces, both above and below the home. If you have any water issues (and remember that there can be any size amount of 'water'), foundation repair should be included as part of your regular foundation maintenance. Sadly, mold is one of those things that just won't go away on its own, and in the basement, this can mean serious damage to your home.

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If your heating and cooling systems are not working very efficiently or very cleanly, the result may be unhealthy indoor air quality, which can lead to all kinds of health problems. One such problem includes lung disease, especially amongst children. Mold can grow and spread in crawl spaces, just like it does on the outside. Mold spores are airborne, and in turn they travel up into the upper levels of your home. Like all microscopic organisms, these tiny insects need a warm and damp environment to survive, and they thrive in areas where there is little air circulation, and lots of moisture. With poor ventilation and warm moist conditions, you can expect mold to spread, and you can expect it to spread fast.


Obviously, mold doesn't just cause a health problem, but it can also make your living space look unsightly. It will make your walls and floors look like they have been infested with termites, and it can leave unsightly holes where the pest had lived before you got the bug problem under control. Sometimes, you can see the holes in your walls and floors, but they may be so small that you won't be able to tell that they are the result of mold growth until you get an inspection done. Even then, you may be surprised to find out that you are suffering from what looks like a moderate amount of mold, but a large amount of water damage or lack of heat throughout the house could be the culprit.


In many cases, you won't be able to detect mold in your crawl spaces. The truth is, most homes suffer from some level of indoor air pollution because their HVAC systems don't work very well. Your HVAC system is designed to lower the temperature and regulate the outside air to provide more comfortable indoor air. However, as buildings age, the efficiency of modern HVAC systems decreases and they begin to backfire on their users. In short, they become inefficient and it becomes necessary to replace them often.


One of the best ways to keep your basement dry and free from moisture are to add extra concrete to your crawl spaces. While this sounds strange, most homes that have existing concrete flooring will benefit from added concrete to protect their concrete floors from moisture and other negative effects. Adding concrete to crawl spaces provides additional protection against humidity and water damage. Once you have poured in the concrete, seal the space and make any repairs before winter sets in. This will give you additional time to remedy the problems with your basement before the cold weather sets in.


Remember, moisture, dampness and mildew are some of the biggest enemies of crawl spaces. Seal them from the start to prevent these problems and you'll save yourself time, money and energy in the long run. A properly sealed and maintained space will provide a healthy environment for your family to thrive in. And, given the state of the economy, this is one investment that you can afford to make. make sure to look for a home foundation repair near me, to help you with this problem if you can't do it yourself.


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