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How Dehumidifiers Work to Reduce Humidity and Why Reducing Humidity in Your Home is Better for Your Health

by American Crawlspace Solutions | Jul 17, 2020 | Crawlspace & Basement Repair, Crawlspace Solutions

Dehumidifiers are used for regulating humidity by removing excessive moisture from the air. This ensures an environment which is inhospitable for allergens like mold, dust mites, and mildew. Dehumidifiers work similar to air conditioners. Moist air enters the...

Warning Signs That You Have A Leaky Basement or Crawlspace Under Your Home

by American Crawlspace Solutions | Jul 9, 2020 | Crawlspace & Basement Repair, Crawlspace Solutions

Leaky basements can be a significant problem for homeowners. Water intrusion into a basement can cause structural damages to your home, attract mold and other pests, and damage your prized possessions. The best way to deal with leaky basements is to hire the...

Video: Open foundation vents lead to excess humidity and condensation under your house

by American Crawlspace Solutions | Jul 2, 2020 | Crawlspace & Basement Repair, Crawlspace Solutions

Take a look at this quick video from ACS co-owner John Harman showing how open foundation vents can lead to excess humidity and condensation under a...

Humidity and Crawlspaces Don’t Mix Well

by American Crawlspace Solutions | Jun 14, 2020 | Crawlspace & Basement Repair, Crawlspace Solutions

Humidity and Crawlspaces Don’t Mix Well Here in Georgia it’s hot and humid, and if you leave your crawlspace vents open you are letting all of the humidity under the house. Yes, I know you’ve heard the vents are supposed to be open, and your bug man...

What Causes Insulation to Sag in My Crawlspace?

by American Crawlspace Solutions | Jun 5, 2020 | Crawlspace & Basement Repair, Crawlspace Solutions

This is a common thing homeowners deal with. All of the nice new batted insulation that was installed years ago now looks like trash. What happened? It could be rodents, poor installation techniques, or more than likely moisture damage. Believe or not, when you leave...

Crawlspace Encapsulation: How it Works, How it Benefits the Homeowner

by American Crawlspace Solutions | May 27, 2020 | Crawlspace & Basement Repair, Crawlspace Solutions

Crawlspace Encapsulation is becoming increasingly popular these days. It provides an effective solution for controlling indoor moisture in the home’s crawlspace. In crawlspace encapsulation, a heavy-duty polyethylene barrier is added to completely cover the...