Water can do a lot of damage to your crawl space. Problems in your crawl space affect your home, too. If water damage causes rot and loss of support, your floors may sag. You might also have problems with air quality in your home. Since foundation problems can be serious, you want repairs done as soon as possible. Here are some types of crawl space repairs your home might need.
Add Structural Support
If the foundation for your home is affected and floors are sagging or you're having trouble with windows and doors sticking, then the repair company may need to add structural support by adding beams or repairing old beams. This restores your home to a level position and corrects problems your home has with sagging.
Repair Or Replace Rotted Wood
When the crawl space has had ongoing problems with water and excess humidity in the space, there could be rotted wood that needs to be removed or repaired. Weak wood could eventually affect the support of your home. It can also allow mold to grow, and it attracts destructive insects. Drying out the wood and replacing parts beyond repair may be a necessary step in restoring the crawl space.
Keep Water Out Of The Space
Drying out the wood and repairing rot won't have long-lasting effects if you don't dry out the crawl space and keep it dry. The repair company might install a drain system inside the crawl space that uses a sump pump to keep water out. It might be necessary to install a drain along the perimeter of your house.
Encapsulate The Crawl Space
Water enters your crawl space when rain drains in, and it also accumulates from water vapor that rises up through the soil. Even if your crawl space has a concrete floor, water vapor can be a problem. While water may not pool on the floor, condensation can form and keep things damp. This encourages mold and bugs to thrive. When the crawl space is encapsulated, it is covered in a vapor barrier so moisture is kept out.
A dehumidifier might also be installed as extra protection for keeping the crawl space dry. When the crawl space is kept dry, problems with rot, odor, mold, and bugs are eliminated and the foundation of your home is no longer in danger.
If you're noticing problems with odors and too much humidity in your house or if your floors are starting to look uneven, call a crawl space repair service to inspect your home and determine what services are needed to stop the damage from escalating to the point where your home is in danger or loses its value.
To learn more, contact a company like J and J Woodworking LLC.
