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Preventing Mold in Your Crawl Space

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Spend a lot of time in your crawl space? No, we didn’t think so. That hollow, dark space beneath your home probably doesn’t feel like the go-to spot for hanging out or entertaining. Dark, small, and filled with obtrusive wires, pipes, and ductwork, your crawl space isn’t exactly the most hospitable place for people. But to mold? Crawl spaces the fungus equivalent to an all-expenses-paid trip to the Bahamas.  

Not only does mold thrive on the moisture which tends to accumulate in tight, dark enclaves like attics and crawl spaces, it also loves to feed on the organic materials that abound. 

Although most crawl spaces may have ideal conditions for mold, there are steps you can take to prevent infestations from taking hold. Read on for our guide on how to prevent mold in crawl spaces.

How to Prevent Mold in Your Crawl Space

When it comes to preventing mold, knowledge is power. Let’s take a look at the measures you can put in place to prevent mold:

Step 1: Find Your Crawl Spaces

Whether you’ve lived in your home for decades or have just bought a brand new welcome mat, it’s important to assess what a crawl space is and where they are in your home before we get to the how of mold prevention.

Crawl spaces are tight, hollow areas beneath your home that function as the operational core of your home, housing critical equipment like:

  • Air conditioners
  • Heaters
  • Plumbing pipes
  • Electrical wires
  • Ductwork

Keep in mind, not all homes have crawl spaces—54% of homes are built right on top of concrete slabs, and 30% of homes have basements. 

Why Do We Have Crawl Spaces Anyway?

If crawl spaces roll out the red carpet for mold, why are they so integral to our homes? These small enclaves we know as crawl spaces serve a functional purpose, acting as the barrier between the ground and your floor. 

A barrier can be particularly useful in flood zones and coastal areas, where rising water levels might push against concrete slabs, creating cracks, or make unfortunate inroads into a basement.

They also offer important benefits for our home’s health, including:1

  • Access – Crawl spaces may be tight, but they provide easy access to a home’s plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. If you need repairs, crawl spaces can serve as a centralized hub. Unlike with a finished basement or concrete slab, you won’t need to rip up any floors or break into the drywall for access. 
  • Safety – As crawl spaces store your plumbing and water pipes, they serve as a crucial buffer in the event of leaks, keeping the rest of your home dry and free from damage.
  • Flexibility – Crawl spaces provide a storage and safety solution for homes that are built on lots that can’t accommodate traditional basements, due to soil type or sloping.

But as useful as crawl spaces are, they can also provide the perfect environment for unwelcome guests—mold.

Step 2: Understand Why Mold Loves Crawl Spaces

It turns out that understanding what makes crawl spaces so appealing for mold is essential to preventing its takeover.

So why does mold feel so at home in your house’s most inhospitable space? 

Mold spores are discerning travelers. They go everywhere, but they don’t stay just anywhere. They float through the air, searching for the perfect wet spots where they can put down roots and prosper.2

To mold, a crawl space feels like a beachside resort. The conditions? Perfectfor unwinding—as dark and damp as could be. Then, there’s the buffet. It’s bottomless, filled with tasty filled with the kind of organic food that mold loves to eat, including:

  • Wood
  • Insulation
  • Rotting Leaves
  • Dirt
  • Insect droppings

Mold, likely, adores the accommodations that come with crawl spaces. Moisture is almost guaranteed to be a constant, thanks to:

  • Condensation – Some crawl spaces are ventilated, which can bring warmer air into the cooler space and result in droplets of condensation on the cooling vents. Those wet droplets can accumulate over time and contribute to a moist environment that attracts mold spores.
  • Leaks – Crawl spaces can be useful for containing leaks and the fallout from burst pipes. But if water damage or plumbing failures occur within their bounds, they can become fertile ground for mold infestation.
  • Dampness from the ground – The moisture from the earth can rise into your crawl space, introducing a constant level of dampness that breeds mold. 

Step 3: Make a Prevention Plan

We know why mold flourishes in crawl spaces. They’re dark, wet, and fully stocked with food. But how can we prevent these stubborn spores from taking hold?

By addressing the environmental conditions that support its growth, you can put in place prophylactic measures to deter infestations and maintain the safety and integrity of your home. 

  • Insulate the space – To address moisture that rises from the ground, insulation installation may just do the trick. Try insulating the floor of your crawl space with plastic sheeting. Contractors can also lay down a vapor barrier, which may resemble a thick rubber, to prevent excess moisture.1
  • Check your ducts and pipes– Make checking your vents and pipes for leaks a regular habit. Doing so can put your mind at ease and help you remedy any standing water before mold can move on in.

Be sure to confirm that your dryer vents release moist air and condensation outside, rather than within your crawl space. Furthermore, if you live in a cooler climate, be sure to check that your pipes are insulated so that they don’t freeze and burst during the winter months.

  • Use a dehumidifier – Dehumidifiers work by drawing in warm air, collecting its condensation into a storage tank, and recycling it into the space as cooler, drier air.4 These machines can bring down the humidity of a room by 30 to 50 percent 6and can be particularly useful as a moisture-mitigation device in crawl spaces.
  • Try a sump pump – If your house is built on a slope that makes crawl space water accumulation nearly unavoidable, avail yourself of a sump pump—a tool that pumps out water and sends it down storm drains or wells.5  If you already have a sump pump, check to make sure that it’s still viable. These tools have a relatively short lifespan, lasting around 10 years (but sometimes less with frequent use).5 
  • Space out your gutters – Do your gutters flow far enough away from the entrance of your crawl space? Or do they release water and rotting leaves (mold’s favorite combo meal) nearby enough that they’ll trickle down below and encourage crawl space mold growth?
  • Keep it tidy – Yes,
  • your crawl space might seem like the perfect place to store those boxes that you can’t throw away, but can’t bear to look at any longer. As convenient as it may appear as a long-term storage solution, your crawl space is not the answer for those baseball cards from 1987 or the ski pants that never saw the bunny trail. 

The more clutter that lives in your crawl space, the more food that mold has to feed on. Plus, items you store can get in the way of the airflow that can prevent moisture build-up.   

These steps can be implemented one by one (in no particular order) or all at once to ensure your home stays mold free.

Bonus Step: Do You Already Have Mold? What to Look—and Smell—For

As delightful as crawl spaces may be for mold, they can be dangerous for humans—fostering the spores and splotches that can provoke allergic reactions, degrade the structural integrity of their homes, and cause unseemly stains and smells. 

Worried that you might have mold in your crawl space? Here are some common signs that may indicate that you’re dealing with a mold infestation:3

  • Warped or stained baseboards
  • An earthy, musty scent that’s coming up from below
  • You or your family members experience cold-like symptoms unrelated to a virus, including runny noses, irritated throats, or headaches

Mold Issues? Give Attic Construction a Call 

Mold can be pretty sneaky, hiding out in those crevices and corners that you never think to check, vibing off of those very areas that you actively avoid. 

That spooky bathroom in your basement? The attic where you swear you heard a bat? The crawl space—that dingy, gloomy cellar that you suspect is important but can’t quite figure out?

These spaces are havens for mold, especially vulnerable to infestation thanks to their delectably dark and damp environs. They’re also risky zones for humans, who can get sick from the allergens and pathogens that can be released by mold spores.2

If you suspect that one, or various types of mold are lurking in your home’s hidden spaces, run—don’t crawl—to Attic Construction. Our team of experienced technicians will address any conditions that might contribute to mold growth and infestations of all kinds—whether from mold, rodents, or bacteria—through services that include:

We know that it can be daunting to explore what’s going on in your crawl space and attic, so leave it to us. We’ll begin with a thorough inspection of your crawl space and attic, check for vulnerable entry points and contaminations, and come up with a comprehensive action plan to treat—and prevent—dangerous damage.

Plus, we’ll handle all the nasty bits—cleaning up any animal droppings, bugs, or mold stains in your space, so that your home feels, and smells, as safe and healthy as possible.  

Ready to rid your crawl space of those sporous explorers? Call us today and we’ll get to the bottom of it.

Sources: 

  1. Homelight. Help, I need to know ‘What is a crawl space’ before buying a house. https://www.homelight.com/blog/buyer-what-is-a-crawl-space/
  2. EPA. A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home. https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home
  3. Healthline. Mold: Symptoms of Exposure, Risks, and More.  https://www.healthline.com/health/mold-in-house#mold-in-house
  4. Healthline. What Does a Dehumidifier Do? https://www.healthline.com/health/dehumidifier-benefits#how-it-works
  5. Country Living. What’s a Sump Pump, and How Does It Work? https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/a29564192/what-is-sump-pump/

Insulation R-Value: Everything You Need to Know

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Every homeowner knows that energy costs are a major expense each month. If you live in a cold climate, your heating costs are high, and if you live where it’s perpetually warm, you’re spending a small fortune on air conditioning. But this isn’t just “the way it is.”

You can get your energy costs under control by upgrading your home’s insulation.

The effectiveness of insulation is measured as the “R-value,” which is why this term is so important when adjusting your home insulation. You’ll want your home’s R-value to meet a certain level to ensure your temperature hovers at a comfortable level year-round.

But what exactly is R-value? In this blog, we’ll explain everything you need to know to not only understand R-value but also make the right choice about how to insulate your home.

What is R-Value?

So, what is r value? If you’ve ever purchased a roll of insulation, the packaging was labeled with the letter R and a number, such as R-13. This is the R-value of that particular insulation. Pretty easy, right? But what is that 13 referring to?

Insulation R value is evaluating the insulating material’s thermal resistance. A higher insulation R-value means that the material is better able to resist the heat transfer through it, thus keeping more heat in or out of your home and decreasing heat loss1—wherever you want it to be based on the time of year and accompanying temperatures.

Your R-value needs vary depending on where you live. For example, if you live in a warmer climate, you will need lower R-values than someone who lives in a colder climate. To help you determine your specific needs, the federal government has created a map that divides the United States into eight zones. Each zone has its own recommended R-value for your home, including values for both an uninsulated attic and standard flooring.2

As you can imagine, the northern part of the country requires a higher R-value for insulation materials than the southernmost states—zone 1 includes the very tip of Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, while zone 8 is comprised of several boroughs in Alaska; everything else falls somewhere between these two extremes.

This color-coded map makes it easy to find your zone and your recommended range of acceptable R-values, but beyond that, why does it matter?

How Insulation Works

Now that you know what R-value means, let’s backtrack a little and break down how insulation works. This will help you understand how R-values are calculated and how they affect you and your home through thermal conductivity or a thermal envelope. 

Heat is transferred in one of three ways:

  • Conduction is how heat or electricity is transmitted through substances.
  • Convection refers to the movement created by hot (less dense) air or liquid rising and cool (more dense) air or liquid dropping.
  • Radiation, or radiant heat, travels in a straight line at the speed of light, usually in the form of waves or particles.

The primary purpose of your home’s existing insulation is to slow the conductive and convective heat flow. However, heat will spread from warmer to cooler points in your house until the temperature is the same everywhere. This includes uninsulated spaces. If your attic, for example, isn’t properly insulated, then you will continually lose heat from the rest of your home as it spreads to warm the relatively cooler attic space.1

In warmer months, the opposite is true. Heat comes into your house from the outside and spreads. Heat gain increases causing the cooler air to fight for space with the hot air. Without the right insulation installation, your cooling system will have to work harder to remove the heat from your home.

Types of Insulation

Along with determining the minimum R-value you need to insulate your home, you also need to choose the right kind of insulation. There are many varieties of insulation to pick from. The right kind of insulation for your needs will depend on where you live, the R-value required, and your home’s features. 

Some of the most commonly used types of insulation are:3

  • Blanket batts and rolls – Made of fiberglass or other material, this type of insulation is ideal for unfinished walls and floors. It’s generally pretty easy to install and is not as expensive as some other kinds of insulation. Fiberglass is also fireproof.
  • Foam board or rigid foam – Foam insulation is more difficult to install and must be covered with a fire-resistant material if used on interior walls. It is made of polystyrene or polyurethane and can be installed on unfinished walls, roofs, and floors.
  • Loose-fill or blown-in – Special equipment is required to install these bits of fiberglass insulation, cellulose insulation, or mineral wool. It can be used to add insulation to hard-to-reach areas. Ceiling insulation and crawl space insulation can benefit from this type of insulation material.

What Parts of the Home Need Insulation?

The short answer is all of them. Your entire home needs to be properly insulated to maximize the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems. Some key areas where energy loss occurs include:4

  • Around windows and doors
  • The home’s roof
  • Insufficiently insulated exterior walls
  • Floors over an uninsulated basement or crawlspace
  • Foundations without barriers between the earth and concrete

If your home is drafty in winter or hot in summer, it’s possible you need to evaluate and improve the insulation in these areas. This is especially true of older homes where the previous efforts to insulate the home may be outdated and inefficient.

How Much Insulation Do I Need?

The recommended R-values for each part of your home will vary depending on the climate where you live and the construction of your house. 

Here are some general guidelines for insulation R-values in key parts of your house. However, it would be wise to check the recommendations for your specific climate and enlist the help of a professional before proceeding with insulating your home.5

Attics 

The absolute minimum for attic insulation R-values across the country is R-30, with upper recommended ranges between R-49 and R-60 for zones 1 through 3. Zone 4, which includes much of the Pacific Northwest and a middle horizontal slice of the country, has a minimum of R-38 because it’s a bit cooler than its southern counterparts, though still relatively mild. In colder climates—zones 5 through 8—you’ll want at least R-49.2 

Remember that these numbers are simply the minimum recommendation, and you can’t go wrong with higher R-values and a better-insulated space, though it may not be worth the extra cost.

Exterior Walls

The insulation used in your exterior walls is going to be limited by space. Your wall studs are likely 16” apart, so your insulation will need to fit between the studs. Typically, the R-value should be between R-13 and R-23.

Basements & Crawlspaces

Your home’s basement or crawlspace can also be the main culprit if you’re losing energy due to poor insulation. The best space to insulate in a basement or crawlspace is the walls. This will reduce the loss of heat through the home’s foundation. 

The R-value recommendation can range from R-25 in warm to moderate areas to R-49 in very cold climates. A range of R-25 to R-38 is appropriate for most of the country.

Floors

If you choose to insulate under your floors, the typical recommendation is:

  • R-25 for cold climates
  • R-19 for mild climates
  • R-13 for warmer climates

One thing to be careful of when insulating floors is the potential to trap moisture. A professional can help ensure that you’re insulating your floors properly.

Why is R-Value Important?

The right level of insulation in your home is critical. Without it, you likely won’t feel truly comfortable nor will you be able to maximize the energy efficiency of your home. But simply insulating your attic or basement isn’t enough if you’re not following the minimum guidelines for the region’s R-values. 

Here are just a few reasons why understanding and implementing the right insulation R-values is so important:

  • Energy efficiency – There’s a reason why the government poured so many resources into establishing recommended R-values for all climates and locations. The more efficient your home is at keeping the heat in or out, the less energy you’ll use to maintain a safe and comfortable temperature. If the entire country uses less energy to heat and cool their homes, there’s less environmental impact in the long run.
  • Cost efficiency – Not only will you save the environment but you’ll also save money on heating and cooling costs. Properly insulating your home will save you an average of 15% on heating and cooling, according to the EPA.6 Demonstrating that your home is energy efficient will also increase the overall market value of your home if and when you decide to sell it.
  • Overall comfort – Your home is likely the biggest investment you’ll ever make. It should be a place you can relax in. You don’t want to be shivering in the winter or sweating in the summer. Investing in the right insulation R-values for your needs will make you more comfortable year-round. 
  • Pest resistance – If you’ve ever had a pest problem in your home, you know that it can escalate quickly. Two mice can become twenty in the blink of an eye. Even small creatures can cause a lot of damage. The right insulation levels can help protect your home from pests such as insects and rodents. These creatures usually sneak in through spots that are not sealed correctly. If your home is fully insulated, this will close off the critters’ entrance point.
  • Longevity – If your home has insulation with the right R-values for your area’s climate, it’ll last longer. This is because the right level of insulation protects not only you but the interior of your home from shifts in temperature. Drywall, flooring, pipes, and ductwork can all warp and sustain damage during extreme temperatures, and repairs on any of these structural components can be very expensive. Maintaining a comfortable indoor climate will prolong the life of your home.

Attic Construction: The Experts You Need

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to insulating your home, but understanding the insulation R-value meaning is one of the most important first steps. Now, you’re well on your way! When it comes to actually implementing insulation upgrades, you’ll want to turn to experts like the technicians at Attic Construction.

Some areas of the country, like California and Arizona, have special considerations for insulation that better protect your home. For help with your home’s insulation or your pressing questions about R-values, Attic Construction is available. We’ll gladly get you set up for a long, happy life in your temperature-controlled home.

Sources:

  1. Energy.gov. Insulation. https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/insulation
  2. Energy Star. Recommended Home Insulation R-Values. https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/seal_insulate/identify_problems_you_want_fix/diy_checks_inspections/insulation_r_values
  3. Energy.gov. Types of Insulation. https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/types-insulation
  4. Energy.gov. Where to Insulate in a Home. https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/where-insulate-home
  5. Today’s Homeowner. Everything You Need to Know About Insulation’s R-Value. https://todayshomeowner.com/insulation-r-value/
  6. This Old House. How Much Could You Save by Insulating Your Home? https://www.thisoldhouse.com/insulation/21097080/home-insulation-helps-reduce-energy-bills

How to Get Rid of Mold in Your Crawl Space

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If you’ve got mold in your crawl space, you aren’t alone! A mold issue in crawl spaces is one of the most common problems in homes with that foundation type. 

What you may not realize is that mold in your crawl space affects the air quality throughout your home. At the same time, mold is an indication that water is present and has been for some time, so addressing your mold issues early will help you avoid costly repairs due to water damage later on.

What is a Crawl Space?

Crawl spaces are a type of foundation where the ground floor of a home is raised 1-3 feet off of the ground. This foundation type is used in areas where the freeze-thaw cycle poses risks to other foundation types such as slab-on-grade or basements, or where significant moisture may affect your foundation over time. Crawl spaces may also be used in locations with sandy soil, which is common in the coastal areas of the United States.

Why Does Mold Form in Crawl Spaces?

Before we outline how to get rid of mold in crawl space, it’s helpful to understand why mold forms in this area in the first place. 

The most important thing to understand is that mold can’t form without water. If mold is present, that means water is also present. For mold to form on common building materials takes time, which means that any mold in your crawl space is preceded by a time where the wood or insulation in that area is saturated and kept wet. This can occur from a consistently high humidity level where moisture buildup is frequent in the air. 

Mold is specifically a problem in vented crawl spaces. In a vented crawl space, small vents are placed along the perimeter of the crawl space to facilitate passive air circulation with the outside. During cooler months this works adequately, but during warmer months it creates a moisture problem. 

In warmer months, the ground and air in a crawl space are a few degrees cooler than the outside air. As that warmer outside air enters the crawl space it begins to cool. Once that warm air hits the dew point it will form condensation. In most vented crawl spaces this condensation will form on the underside of the subfloor, on the floor joists and insulation placed there. As the moisture along the floor joists and insulation persists, it will begin to form mold. 

Why is Mold in Your Crawl Space Bad?

No one wants mold in their home, but having mold in crawl space can be especially bad. The simple reason for this is because the air quality in your crawl space impacts the air quality throughout your home. As the air in your crawl space rises it passes up into the conditioned portion of your home where it is circulated. So, while you might only have mold in one part of your crawl space, that mold is affecting the air quality throughout your home.

Mold in your crawl space is also bad because it is an indication that there is water present. The water that causes mold to form in your crawl space will seep upward into your subfloor and insulation. Your insulation will begin to perform poorly, impacting the energy efficiency of your home. At the same time, that moisture build up in your subfloor may cause your flooring to buckle or warp, leading to costly repairs when the time comes to replace your crawl space insulation.

How to Address a Moldy Crawl Space

Addressing a mold issue in your crawl space can be difficult, but it isn’t impossible. Here’s a broad breakdown of the process:

  • Identify whether any mold is present, where it is, and the extent of the water damage.
  • Remove any existing insulation.
  • Remediate any mold and water damage.
  • Rebuild the subfloor and replace flooring if necessary.
  • Install new insulation and implement proper moisture mitigation strategies (such as a vapor barrier or converting a vented crawl space to an unvented crawl space).

Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all crawl space mold remover. DIY solutions to crawl space mold tend to ignore the most important aspect: how that mold formed in the first place. Some DIY solutions may only be able to get rid of some visible mold as well. However, we understand that mold is an issue you don’t want to keep dealing with. That is why we get to the root of your moisture problem to know exactly where the mold is coming from and how to deal with it. 

Addressing mold in your crawl space requires an understanding of how moisture forms in crawl spaces and what techniques can be used to eliminate the impact of that moisture. Simply removing your old insulation and replacing it will only reset the clock and will result in significant repairs down the road if the root cause of moisture in your crawl space isn’t addressed.

Because of this, we strongly recommend using the services of professionals familiar with crawl spaces. Our team at Attic Construction has decades of experience working with crawl spaces, so we understand exactly what it takes to return your crawl space to peak health.

Additionally, before continuing with your insulation process, it may be essential to use a crawl space cleaning service. Especially if you are dealing with a mold problem, it is important to undergo a crawl space mold removal process before moving forward. This can help to prevent air quality issues in your home or repairs down the road. 

Closing Thoughts

Mold in your crawl space is a serious issue that can affect the air quality throughout your home. A moldy crawl space is also a wet crawl space, which means that the energy efficiency and durability of your home will be degraded as well. Not only does it lead to a loss in energy efficiency, but a mildew or musty odor can also form in addition to your decreased air quality and nobody wants that!

If you have mold in your crawl space, leave it to the professionals at Attic Construction! We start every project with a professional inspection, so you’ll know exactly what the current state of your crawl space is and what it will take to address any issues we find. If you have mold in your crawl space, don’t wait to address it, as that can lead to costly repairs down the road and impact your health in the meantime. Let us help you with your crawl space mold removal so you don’t have to!

Curious about our crawl space services or ready to schedule an inspection? Contact Attic Construction today!

Sources:

  1. “Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated Crawlspaces” https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/54859.pdf
  2. “Crawlspace Insulation” https://www.buildingscience.com/documents/information-sheets/crawlspace-insulation
  3. “Crawlspaces – Either In or Out”  https://www.buildingscience.com/documents/building-science-insights/bsi-115-crawlspaces-either-or-out

 

Importance Of Referring A Crawl Space Cleaning Company

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Maximum homeowners seldom even brood over the crawl space under the home and what type of condition it is in. For the most part, inhabitants can go for years without even eyeing at this area of their property and might even overlook that it exists. However, if mold starts to thrive in a crawl space, cleaning is essential before symptoms of mold growth start to permeate the whole house. It is possible for the air from this region beneath your floor to infiltrate at least forty percent of all the air that is in your home.

This becomes very imperative if mold or vermin lives and blooms in the veiled, dark and damp crawlspace area to which you hardly attend. Tens of thousands of viruses carried by rodents could be enclosed in your domestic airflow, as well as toxic bacteria from black mold that can pose a danger to your health, as well as to the general health of other members of your family. Furthermore, if there is lots of moisture in your crawlspace, this can cause your wood supports to become feeble as well as entice pests such as termites and ants. For all of these reasons, contracting a contractor for crawl space cleaning service is not only a worthy idea, but essential as well.

Significance Of Opting For Crawl Space Cleanup Services

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Raccoons are capable of causing and creating somewhat a mess. They are recognized to encroach on residential and commercial spaces to take shelter from harsh weather, seasonal vicissitudes and breeding. Spaces such as attics, roof tops, crawl spaces, garages, sheds and more can be desired living areas for wild raccoons. Wintertime and breeding season are major times for raccoon invasion and problems. This is why animal-proofing a property is highly recommended; particularly if this property is situated near heavily forested or woody areas, or busy cities and metropolises. If you have raccoons inside your home, you will surely necessitate clean up services as soon as they are removed. Otherwise, you and your family could be in danger of several health threats.

When raccoons make an area their home, they begin destroying everything in sight. If you have raccoons in the attic or other region of your property, it is vital to act fast. Contact an expert raccoon removal or crawl space cleanup San Diego company for safe and gentle service you can trust. At Attic Construction, we offer reliable and high-quality crawl space cleanup San Diego services. We have all the essential information, recommendations, tools, equipment, technologies and training to guide you in a reasonable and effective raccoon cleanup process.

How Crawl Space Cleanup Professionals Can Help You

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When mice, rats, bats and raccoons move into your crawl space for any length of time, they deposit urine and feces which in turn act as a petry dish for hazardous microbes such as viruses and bacteria. As about 40% of the air in your living space is drawn from the crawl space, these contaminants straightforwardly find their way into your living space, posing a serious health risk to you and your family. It is for this reason that crawl space cleaning is undeniably significant. It is best to leave crawl space cleaning service in the hand of specialists. Crawling around in a murky crawl space can expose you to numberless parasites and disease-causing microbes.

In actual fact, crawl space cleaning and maintenance is not convoluted but it does necessitate hard work. The solution encompasses picking up all the garbage and eradicating any nonessential wood or paper scraps, including old form wood. If some scrap is not part of the home, then confiscate it from the crawl space. A crawl space awash with wood debris, such as stored shingles, can be a fire hazard as well. A decision to hire Attic Construction crawl space cleanup specialists is a smart, safe and resourceful way to prevent any crawl spaces in your San Diego property from getting dirty.

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