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Types of Home Foundations
What type of home foundation is best? There is no one-size-fits-all answer. There are several types of residential foundations, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. However, the best type of home foundation is dependent upon several different factors....
Residential Building Code
Crawl spaces have evolved into two main categories: Vented and Unvented (also referred to as Closed). The International Residential Code (IRC) has specific regulations for moisture control for both vented and unvented crawl spaces. For the purposes of this blog, we...
Dehumidifiers in Winter
How effective is your dehumidifier in winter? The answer probably depends on when and where you are using it. Dehumidifiers used in a crawl space are an effective tool in combatting moisture. They are often an integral part of your crawl space moisture control...
Improving Attic Ventilation
Improving Attic Ventilation Improving attic ventilation begins with balanced and distributed airflow in your attic space. This is crucial for combatting moisture and heat buildup. Attics often have variations in temperature and humidity throughout the space. This...
Indoor Air Quality
What is Indoor Air Quality? Indoor air quality (IAQ) has received a lot of attention over the last several years. The increased interest in this topic is likely due to the link between indoor air quality and your health. Additionally, the number of hours that we...
Cost to Run an Attic Fan
Attic fans are effective tools to reduce heat and moisture within your attic space. The fans help limit the usage of your HVAC therefore reducing your energy cost in theory. However, the cost to run some traditional overpowered attic fans sometimes negates the...
Cost to Run Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier is a great moisture reduction tool for the crawl space. However, the cost to run a dehumidifier can greatly impact your energy cost. How does a dehumidifier work? The dehumidifier’s internal fan pulls warm moist air in and then cools the air. Cold...
Proper Attic Ventilation
Why should I ventilate my attic? Proper attic ventilation works to decrease heat and moisture within your attic space. Why should you care about heat and moisture? Attic heat and moisture can lead to potential damage to your home and any items that are housed in...
Crawl Space Smell
Why Does My Crawl Space Smell? It is no surprise that crawl spaces are often the culprit for bad smells in your home. These dark cool areas of your home are often dirty and can be a host for mold, bugs, animals and other issues. It is not a place we spend much...
How Do Attic Fans Work?
Attic Ventilation Attic fans work to reduce heat and moisture from your attic space. The air must be moved quickly enough to prevent heat and moisture buildup. The air movement is enhanced by attic fans crucial at preventing this buildup. However, a barrier between...
Crawl Space Inspection
A crawl space is an extension of your home. Therefore, a crawl space inspection should be performed to ensure there are no issues that have gone undetected. Issues inside a crawl space may affect the integrity of your home. Home Inspections Real estate...
Attic Mold 101
Basic fact: Mold cannot grow without moisture and a nutrient source. When moisture is present in your attic, mold has both the moisture and nutrients it needs to grow. The nutrients are everywhere in the form of wood, dust, and dirt. Your attic has an abundance of...