How to Keep Water Damage from Your Alpharetta Home's Crawlspace

3/1/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Can Install a Sump Pump with the Crawlspace Encapsulation System

SERVPRO's Encapsulation System for Your Alpharreta Crawlspace Helps Prevent Water Damage

Alpharetta water damage can originate from many sources. Many of our local structures utilize a crawlspace for the foundation. This area of your home is often viewed as a potential source of water damage caused by exterior forces like rainwater seepage, flooding, plumbing failures, or sewage backup. But high moisture levels can lead to a host of unwanted consequences within this space. Let's peek inside your crawlspace and see what goes on under your home.
We might have to crawl, stoop, or even walk to inspect the condition of your crawlspace. The many structural variations may show concrete block foundation walls set on footers, piers supporting floor joists, metal supports, and other engineered supporting materials. Between external water intrusion and moisture accumulation, many bad things can happen here. By understanding the building science to remedy these issues, a specific program is available.

SERVPRO of North Fulton now offers a Crawl Space Encapsulation Program
We are Certified Moisture Control Experts. It is imperative to have a full understanding of how moisture, migrating through air, soil, and building materials, affects many facets of your home's structure and your health. The encapsulation process will create a cleaner, dryer, and safer environment in your basement or crawlspace, therefore improving your interior air quality.
•    Encapsulation Process
•    Inspect crawlspace to determine characteristics of moisture, energy efficiency, and health management
•    Remove organic debris and stored items, level ground
•    Install sump pump and drain tile, if necessary, around perimeter for heavy moisture or water levels
•    Install poly sheeting (6-20 mls thick) over earthen or concrete ground surface, foundation walls and piers to 3 inches below sill plates. Tape seams to seal and fasten to secure encapsulation.
•    Monitor interior ambient air for moisture, humidity, and temperature using devices such as psychrometers and moisture meters. SERVPRO Moisture Control Specialists can then determine if a dehumidifier should be installed and if vents should be blocked to ensure a functional final product.

Water damage from a flood or frozen pipe is dramatic and visible. Though excessive crawlspace moisture is less pronounced, the effects can be far-reaching and more devastating. There are many benefits to SERVPRO's Encapsulation Program:

•    Mold growth and odors are mitigated
•    Bacterial odors and proliferation are diminished
•    Reduction in insects, termites, rodent and vermin infestations
•    Energy savings in dollars, less stress on your HVAC system, a good green reward
•    Healthier ambient air that does find its way into your living space
•    Moisture and water damage to floor joists, hardwood flooring, and rusting of structural metals are greatly diminished
•    Cleaner, dryer area for storage

Of the many factors that lead to water damage in your Alpharetta home, encapsulating your crawlspace can offer a return on your investment that protects your house, enhances your property value while offering you and your family healthier living conditions. A proactive initiative can save you stress, time and money. We are trained Crawlspace Encapsulation Experts and invite your call for a no cost, no pressure consultation. We have proudly served our local communities for many years and will always do what is best for you. SERVPRO of North Fulton is available 24/7 at (770) 992-2777