If you’ve ever been in the Midwest just before a thunderstorm, you know how intense humidity can be. The air is a damp sweaty cloth wrapped around you like a boa constrictor. It weighs you down and slowly compresses you, until you feel both smothered and drowned at the same time. It’s hard to breathe, […]
Encapsulation is the absolute best way to maintain a crawl space. Done properly, it keeps your crawl space clean, dry, and free of biological growth. But like any other customized home feature, it includes some items that need regular maintenance. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, waterproofing, and encapsulation. […]
For most of us, our home represents our greatest financial investment. Our home is also our shelter, a refuge from the stresses of traffic, deadlines, and everyday frustrations. You need a home to protect yourself and your family, as well as your belongings. Protecting and maintaining your home are essential needs; these preserve your investment […]
Originally posted 9/8/21; updated 8/9/23 When it rains, water may seep into your crawl space. This is normal and happens pretty regularly; the crawl space floor is probably open to the dirt below your house. But just because it’s typical to have water in the crawl space does not mean you should ignore water in […]
*One Mil = One-Thousandth of an Inch We have a tendency to think that if a little is good, then a lot is even better. But this isn’t always true; two heavy fleece blankets are great on a cold night, but twenty are going to make you feel like a smothered baked potato. In fact, […]
Originally posted 11/5/20; updated 12/15/22 When water collects in your crawl space, it does terrible things to your foundation, to your home’s flooring structure, and to your overall air quality. These are the top three reasons you should eliminate water in your crawl space. But there’s a big difference between knowing you need your crawl […]
It’s a universal truth that families need a consistent budget to manage their expenses. This is a challenging task, given unpredictable weather patterns, fluctuating fuel prices, and rising food costs. High utility bills can put your household in a situation that is stressful, frustrating, and sometimes genuinely uncomfortable. Do you resign yourself to lower temperatures […]
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 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 […]
