Dealing with crawl space moisture can be daunting for homeowners, as it directly impacts the overall health and safety of your upstairs living environment. A critical aspect of maintaining a dry and well-functioning crawl space is determining whether to keep the vents open or closed. The decision on whether to open or close these vents […]
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Cleaning your crawlspace can be very helpful for a variety of reasons. Value Dry will clean up the crawl space before doing any work, both for the efficiency of the job and the safety of our team. This means removing any standing water, trash, plastic, and other debris from the floor. That includes any leftover […]
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If you do not have a basement, your home is most likely built on a crawl space, which is the space between your lowest floor and the ground. It’s not a place most homeowners often visit, so it can become an “out of sight, out of mind” sort of thing. If you’ve noticed musty smells, […]
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Before we get into the pros and cons of crawl space encapsulation, let’s go over quickly what it is and why you might need it. Crawl space encapsulation is the process of removing and or treating any water-damaged material in your crawl space, installing a water pressure relief system (interior french drain) and sump pump […]
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Another year has come and gone, and we are looking forward to all the promise the new year brings. But before we look ahead, let’s take a moment to review our most-read articles from 2021. From basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and indoor air quality, we’re covering our most popular articles in 2021. Crawl Space […]
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You’ve probably heard the news that home heating oil and natural gas prices are projected to skyrocket this winter. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Winter Fuels Outlook, the homeowner who heats with natural gas will pay 30% more this winter than last. The average homeowner who heats with home heating oil will pay […]
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If you’re reading this, chances are good you have a wet, damp, musty and smelly crawl space, and you’re looking for solutions. So are a lot of people in the Mid-Atlantic region. If you’re searching for crawl space encapsulation supplies in the hopes of turning this into a DIY project, please reconsider. Why? Because to […]
Read MoreIf you do not have a basement, your home is most likely built on a crawl space. It’s not a place most homeowners ever visit, so it can become an “out of sight, out of mind” sort of thing. But if you’ve noticed a musty smell in your home, indoor allergy symptoms, cold floors in […]
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