Why Do Crawl Spaces Take the Biggest Hit During The Winter?

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As the snow melts and becomes water, it can seep into your crawl space. But why does this happen?

Crawl Spaces are Closer to Grade

Crawl spaces are closer to the ground, making them more susceptible to groundwater infiltration, and they are often not fully waterproof. This makes them one of the first areas to suffer from water intrusion.

Drainage Problems Create More Issues

Having poor grading around the home or a blocked downspout can allow water to pool near your home's foundation, increasing the risk of leaks and damp conditions in the crawl space.

Moisture Becomes Trapped

There is usually limited airflow in crawl spaces, allowing moisture to become trapped and linger longer. Due to having so much moisture trapped in the crawl space, the risk of mold, wood rot, and musty odors becomes higher!

But The Good News Is...

You can install a system to prevent these issues!

Having proper drainage and sealing out outside air and moisture can help protect your home's crawl space before damage starts. Frank's Basement Systems offers a complete waterproofing and drainage system to permanently eliminate moisture issues in your home's crawl space.

To keep your crawl space dry and healthy for the long haul! Our system comes equipped with the following:

Perimeter Drainage

Drainage Matting

Sump Pumps

Dehumidifiers

 

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By adding in a drainage system around the perimeter of your crawl space, it will help to capture water seeping in from the floors and walls.

The Drainage Matting system is installed on the crawl space floor, helping direct water to the perimeter drainage system and enhancing the durability of the crawl space encapsulation system.

Having a sump pump installed in the crawl space helps ensure any excess water is pushed up and out of the crawl space.

A dehumidifier will help to maintain a perfectly peachy level of humidity, preventing musty odors, mold growth, and even wood rot!

 

Keep your crawl space clean and dry with a comprehensive crawl space waterproofing solution! Ready to get started? Call 1-716-272-0836 or contact us online today to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate!

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