You just got home from a weeklong vacation and walked through your front doors. You’re greeted with the sun shining through the windows, the clock ticking away in the living room, and that same old musty crawlspace smell…yep, home sweet home. Now you’re thinking, “What causes that musty, wet crawlspace smell?” If you notice an […]
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You suddenly notice a very unpleasant odor in your home. You try to pinpoint precisely what the smell reminds you of. It’s damp, earthy, musty—almost comparable to rotting vegetation. If this scenario sounds familiar, you may have a severe problem on your hands—mold in your crawlspace! Read on to discover what causes mold in crawlspaces
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Mold is one of those things that is not always obvious. But it is not an issue that is to be taken lightly. There are several health issues that come with mold. It is one of those silent killers that we at Crawlspace Remediation LLC in Waterford, MI want to help with. These are some warning signs to mold that
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A house that lacks proper ventilation is more susceptible to moisture problems. Moisture problems and water damage create environments where mold thrives and can grow rapidly. Being exposed to mold can have detrimental effects on your health. Here are the most toxic molds that can be found in your home: Stachybotrys Commonly known as black
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Residential drainage systems are installed to move excess water away from the foundation of the home. Gutters, low walkways, and creek beds can all be reasons for considering a drainage system for your property. Water can also get into the crawlspace and cause more problems inside of your home. It is important to contact a
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Summer heat in crawlspaces can be bothersome. In past years, many homeowners and home designers would create vents from the crawlspace to the outdoors. However, this method has proven to be inefficient. Encapsulation of the crawlspace is necessary to regulate temperatures inside the home and to maintain the foundation of the home. There are two types of
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What is that damp, musty smell that has recently invaded (or has been consistently plaguing) your home? Are you suddenly—or chronically—prone to allergic reactions? Does the air in your home feel a bit too moist? This is likely caused by mold that grows in dark and damp places in your home—most notably, your crawlspace. A
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Heat rises, and it is composed of fast moving particles. These fast-moving particles radiate out into the air. Air can contain impurities, and impurities can be added because of moisture. When moisture adds impurities to the air, mold and mildew result—and people can get sick. Waterford, MI Indoor Air Quality According to the Mayo Clinic,
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Remember how fun it was to play games with friends when you were a kid, where you would create fictitious scenarios and play them out? There was always the game where your house was supposedly burning down, and you could only save one thing. The one thing you chose to save was usually along the
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According to BlackToxicMolds.com, the biggest mistake you can make when it comes to black mold is trying to remove it yourself. There is so much you have to know about black mold cleanup before you attempt it. Just because you read some article on the Internet doesn’t mean you are an expert with all the knowledge to tackle
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