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June 16, 2017

Combat the Negative Effects of a Crawl Space Foundation

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Crawl Space Foundation? What is a crawl space foundation? In the simplest terms, a crawl space foundation ...

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June 8, 2017

What are the pros of a crawl space barrier?

If you're interested in preventing mold growth, preserving your home's piping system, keeping rodents out of your crawl space, and saving money on ...

Home

June 1, 2017

Tips for Crawl Space Water Proofing

What are tips for crawl space water proofing? For a lot of homeowners, the crawl space isn't an area of the house that's given much thought. It's not a place that adds square footage, and it's certainly not an area where you can hang out and ...

Home

May 25, 2017

Why Do Homes Have a Crawl Space?

What is a crawl space and why do homes have a crawl space? Simply put, a crawl space is similar to a basement but is vented to outside air. Some crawl spaces can be full-height like a basement, where others can be two feet tall or shorter so that you ...

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May 18, 2017

Crawl Space Insulation: Best Practices to Energy Efficient Crawl Spaces

Creating Energy Efficient Crawl Spaces with Crawl Space Insulation Properly insulating crawl spaces can help turn them into energy efficient crawl spaces, when combined with air sealing and moisture control. Crawl space insulation types depend on whether you have a ventilated or unventilated crawl space. Most crawl spaces are vented ...

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May 11, 2017

Landscaping Problems that Lead to Crawl Space Water Damage

Crawl space water damage and basement water damage are unfortunately very common. This is because crawl space water damage and basement water damage can come from both outdoor and indoor sources. Since they're the lowest points in your house, crawl spaces and basements are typically the final traveling point ...

Water Damage

May 4, 2017

5 Benefits of Having a Dehumidifier in Your Crawl Space

If you live in a particularly humid climate, or have small living spaces with limited ventilation such as a crawlspace, a good dehumidifier can make your home less hospitable to allergens like dustmites, mold, and mildew by reducing humidity levels. Dehumidifiers also reduce irritation to your skin and respiratory system ...

Health

April 25, 2017

Are You Going Through a House Mold Inspection?

House mold inspection: How can you prevent mold from forming under your house or in a crawl space? Are you going through a house mold inspection and coming across dampness under the house or in the crawl space? It's a good thing that house mold inspection caught this problem ...

Mold

April 20, 2017

Are There Benefits of A Crawlspace Vapor Barrier System?

What are the benefits of a crawl space vapor barrier system? Are you experiencing collected water on the pipes or concrete walls of your crawl space? If so, you're not alone. Dampness is a common side effect of crawl spaces that do not have a proper crawl space vapor ...

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April 19, 2017

Do It Yourself Mold Removal

Do It Yourself Mold Removal: Can mold be removed from a mattress? When it comes to do it yourself mold removal and whether or not you can remove mold yourself from behind the refrigerator, in the bathroom, or in the crawl space, the short answer is: possibly. When it comes ...

Mold

April 13, 2017

Should I Seal Off Crawl Space Vents or Keep Them Open?

Some homeowners seal off crawl space vents year-round in order to stop termites in the summer, heat loss in the winter, and moisture buildup that can lead to mold growth; others open and close the crawlspace vents with the season. Is there such a thing as a right or wrong ...

Home

April 12, 2017

Getting Rid of Mold in House: Books

Getting Rid of Mold in House: How should I remove black mold from books? There's a lot of information out there about how to prevent black mold from growing in your home: eliminate potential water sources, keep the humidity in check, ensure proper ventilation, control the climate ... but what ...

Mold

April 6, 2017

Is Standing Water in the Crawl Space a Deal Breaker?

A House Inspection Revealed Standing Water in the Crawl Space. Is this a Deal Breaker? Standing water in the crawl space of any home can lead to mold and mildew growth - which, in addition to being a potential health hazard, can become the cause of rot and structural damage. If ...

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April 5, 2017

What Are The Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure

Is There Really a Correlation between Mold and Health? According to the Centers for Disease Control, exposure to mold does not necessarily result in a health problem. In fact, molds have existed for thousands of years. Most people touch, eat or breathe some amount of mold on a daily basis ...

Mold

March 29, 2017

Can I Use Bleach For Bathroom Mold Removal?

Bathroom Mold Removal: Killing Mold with Bleach If you're thinking about killing mold with bleach for bathroom mold removal, you may want to think again. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a biocide like chlorine bleach is a substance that should be used to destroy living ...

Mold

March 23, 2017

Black Mold Removal Cost: Should I Buy a House with Mold?

Black Mold Removal Cost Dampness in any home can lead to mold and mildew growth, and in addition to being a health hazard, moldy conditions have the potential to cause rot, structural damage, and premature paint failure. If you're considering buying a home with black mold in the unfinished ...

Mold

March 16, 2017

How Dangerous is Mold? Can Food Mold Cause House Mold?

How Dangerous is Mold? According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), molds that produce mycotoxins can cause illness. The USDA explains that "mycotoxins are poisonous substances produced by certain molds found primarily in grain and nut crops, but are also known to be on celery, grape juice, apples ...

Mold

March 2, 2017

Signs of Mold in Home: Is this Mold in My HVAC Vents?

Most home air conditioning and heating systems have or will become discolored with visible mold or visible dust to some degree - but it's not normal or healthy for your ducts to become excessively moldy or to produce a strong mold odor. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LOOK FOR SIGNS ...

Mold

February 21, 2017

Black Mold Removal In An Infested Home

BLACK MOLD REMOVAL:WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU LIVE IN A MOLD-INFESTED HOUSE? Stachybotrys chartarum, better known as toxic black mold, is one of the most infamous toxic molds because it produces toxins called mycotoxins, which are extremely dangerous to humans. Toxic black mold is greenish-black in color, and is a ...

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February 16, 2017

Exposure to Mold: Are Your Houseplants Making You Sick?

While houseplants and gardens can indeed create a beautiful addition to any home, they can unfortunately create some pretty bad issues as you care for them - mold being one of them. To decrease your risk of exposure to mold, there are a few things you can do. Call AdvantaClean for ...

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