Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
Originally posted 7/16/20, updated 12/15/22 Crawl Spaces are not warm, inviting places for humans to hang out. They’re often dark, crowded little locations with dirt floors. A crawl space is even worse if it’s inhabited by insects, pests, or animals. There is a great way to prevent that; encapsulation can turn a crawl space into […]
Originally posted 7/16/20, updated 12/15/22 When you’re a kid, sliding across a hardwood floor in your socks is fun. And let’s be honest, sometimes it’s fun when you’re an adult, too! But what is NOT fun is being forced to wear socks because both your floor and your feet are freezing. Insulation is supposed to […]
Many of us expect our homes to develop creaking or sagging floors. We think it’s normal and inevitable. But just because something is typical, does not mean it should be left unchecked. While a certain amount of settling is normal, you need to make sure you don’t have any underlying issues under your home. Floors […]
Originally posted 3/19/20. Updated 8/6/21 Increasingly, people are concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes. This is not a surprising development. Our society in general has been becoming more aware of (and worried about) our air quality. Much of this interest began when so many of us began working from home, or were […]
Originally posted 1/30/20, updated 12/14/22 There could be a number of factors that might lead you to consider encapsulation. Maybe it’s because you need additional storage space. Maybe you’re tired of the musty smell that seeps into your house on days with high humidity. Or you’re frustrated by allergy symptoms that persist despite your best […]
originally posted 1/23/20; updated 7/7/23 When your HVAC kicks on, does it circulate a damp, stale smell that makes you wrinkle your nose? Do you suffer from cold or allergy symptoms that disappear while you’re at work, only to return shortly after you return home? Is your floor starting to creak, sag, or slope to […]
Originally posted 11/27/19; revised 12/14/22 “It depends.” You’ve probably heard that from a lot of companies and manufacturers, whenever you’ve asked for the bottom line. And it’s true- many products and services are customized, which introduces variability that can be hard to address. But that doesn’t mean it should be avoided; everyone has a budget […]
You may be wondering to yourself: Why does it matter, if my home’s crawl space is damp? It’s not like I live in that space. This is a reasonable question; most homeowners rarely ever go into the underside of their house. Even if you’re not claustrophobic, your average crawl space is cramped, often unlit, and […]
Originally posted: 7/30/19. Revised by Kelly Kater on 6/21/21 Since you don’t spend a lot (or any!) time in your crawl space, you might not worry much about dampness beneath your home. But this could be a big mistake- moisture can cause significant problems for the structure of your home. It can also pose risks […]
Originally posted 7/4/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/20/20 The answer to this question depends on whom you ask. Some construction companies and builders will say yes; in many areas, the building code still requires them. But here at Acculevel? Experience has taught us that vents in a crawl space may not be the best solution, […]
