High quality crawlspace water foundation services Atlanta, Georgia

Quality waterproof foundations repairs in Atlanta: In Georgia, many homes have crawl spaces. Your crawl space is one of the most important parts of your home to protect from moisture. A moist crawl space is likely caused by a poorly installed or missing vapor barrier. Vapor barriers can cover the ground only, or be used to completely encapsulate your crawl space or waterproof your basement walls. We provide installation and replacement of vapor barriers of various thicknesses and quality. A basic 6 mil black vapor barrier is the most economical, but doesn’t last long or provide much protection. Our white 10 mil vapor barrier provides better protection and brightens your dark scary crawl space. Our premium vapor barriers come in 14 mil and 20 mil thicknesses. Premium vapor barriers are 100% reinforced, not 10% reinforced like most other liners. They’re made of virgin plastic and antimicrobial so mold or mildew growth is prevented. Discover additional details at https://www.atlantavaporbarrier.com/georgia-crawlspace-basement-waterproofing.

Many crawlspaces are filthy, full of debris, bacteria and germs! A clean and sanitized crawl space improves your home’s air quality and reduces the chance of pests like rodents and roaches. We offer one time cleanouts as well as scheduled routine cleanings. If your HVAC unit is in your crawl space, you definitely want to have it cleaned at least every 5 years. During the cleaning process, we will inspect your crawl space for things like sagging floors, high humidity, mold or water intrusion.

About 20 percent of all homes in the U.S. have crawl spaces. Crawl spaces play many vital roles in a home, housing the building structure, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas lines, and irrigation system of your home. Most homes with open vented crawl spaces tend to suffer from moisture-related issues, such as mold and fungal growth. These issues can compromise the structural integrity and health of the home. Moisture can lead to expensive crawl space repairs and attract termites. To avoid these issues, experts recommend a professional grade ‘crawl space encapsulation’. See additional details at https://www.atlantavaporbarrier.com/.

Our mission is offer affordable and effective crawlspace services that will last a lifetime! Our vapor barriers and other products are carefully selected and tested for maximum durability and performance. We pride ourselves in taking no shortcuts, and doing things the right way the first time around. Fixing your damp crawl space before major problems occur is a smart decision. You can avoid costly repairs and decreased home value. Best of all, our technicians finish jobs in just a few days or less! Upon completion, we’ll take our time to double check our work and perform a thorough cleaning of the job site. You’ll be glad you chose AtlantaVaporBarrier.

Seal off Every Vent and Opening: You want to stop outdoor from getting into your crawl space. The best way to do so is by sealing off all openings to the outdoors. You can use spray foam and foam board. Air Seal Gaps and Cracks: Once you’re done sealing the major openings and vents, it’s time to focus on any other reaming cracks and gaps. These may include band joists, plumbing penetrations, HVAC drain line runs, and wiring. Choose the Right Crawl Space Encapsulation Professional: Earlier, we pointed out that DIY encapsulation may be a bad idea, especially for homeowners with zero training and experience in crawl space encapsulation. The best move is to choose a reputable crawl space encapsulation contractor to do the job for you.

If your crawl space, attic, basement or garage needs insulation installed or replaced, our team is here to help. Missing insulation makes a home cold, noisy and drafty. Insulation not only makes your home comfortable, but reduces your utility bills, blocks noise and increases the value of your home by up to 6%! Installing wall insulation can reduce heat loss by 67%. Uninsulated floors waste up to 10% of your home’s heating bills. In most cases, we can provide a free estimate by phone on replacing or installing new insulation in your crawl space. If your insulation is falling, you might have a moisture problem in your crawl space that we need to address first.

Having your crawlspace encapsulated with heavy-duty vapor barriers also promotes better health around your home. One of the most common spores that come from a home without an encapsulated crawlspace is mold. This is never good to breathe in, especially in those without a strong immune system such as the elderly or the young. By encapsulating your crawlspace, you keep the area dry, which stops mold and mildew growth. The insulation is also kept in place, which prevents any of the debris from entering your home by means of the ductwork.

Atlanta Crawl Space French Drain Many crawl spaces have water intruding through or below the foundation walls. A common indicator of this problem are stained foundation walls (known as “efflorescence”). Efflorescence looks like white water stains on the concrete. This is a telltale sign of water getting into your foundation walls and breaking down the concrete your walls are made of. A trench is dug along the affected foundation wall(s) and a french drainage system is installed with gravel, filter fabric, sump basin and sump pump. Sometimes instead, we install a french drain outside of your crawl space along the foundation wall(s). This prevents the water from entering your crawl space in the first place.