7 Reasons Why You Should Waterproof Your Crawl Space

Crawl spaces happen to be the most popular style of foundation in North Carolina. Home builders tend to consider crawl spaces the most practical choice for North Carolina’s climate and terrain.

While crawl spaces may be the most practical option, that doesn’t mean that they’re problem-free. One of the best things you can do for your home is to invest in crawl space waterproofing.

Any type of foundation waterproofing comes with a variety of benefits and will help you protect your home from wear and tear. It’s easy to overlook areas like crawl spaces when maintaining your property, but we’re here to change that.

Read on for seven reasons that you should hire a crawl space waterproofing company.

1. Protecting the Structural Integrity of Your Home

Crawl spaces tend to generate high levels of humidity, which crawl space waterproofing seeks to remedy. When we waterproof your crawl space, we install a vapor barrier that prevents moisture from invading this area.

The structure of your home is comprised of materials like metal, wood, and drywall. All of these materials are susceptible to water damage when exposed to high levels of humidity. Reducing humidity in your crawl space will keep these materials safe and protect the structural integrity of your home.

2. Improving Indoor Air Quality

The quality of air in your crawl space will directly impact your overall indoor air quality. That air does not stay contained below ground but continues to circulate to higher levels of the house.

Excess moisture in a contained space creates a breeding ground for mold and mold spores. When air from your crawl space carries mold spores into other parts of your home, it can lower your indoor air quality and cause respiratory issues for sensitive residents.

Crawl space waterproofing can help prevent mold growth and keep the air clean for you and your family.

3. Creating Extra Storage Space

Crawl spaces aren’t exactly big enough to hang out in but when they’re well-maintained, they can become useful for holding storage. The problem is that you won’t want to store your seasonal decorations and summer clothing in a damp, musty crawl space!

When you invest in waterproofing for your crawl space, you create a clean, dry surface and clean, dry air. This turns that empty crawl space into a perfect spot for your extra storage.

4. Increasing Temperature Control Throughout Your Home

When you introduce humidity to heat, the temperature tends to feel a lot more unbearable. If your crawl space is making your house feel more humid in the summers, you may find that you’re cranking the AC just to stay cool.

Installing that moisture barrier will help keep your crawl space cool and dry. This will make it much easier to maintain a comfortable indoor air temperature without blasting the AC all summer. This not only lowers your carbon footprint but also lowers your electric bill.

5. Reducing Plumbing and Duct Problems

Most crawl spaces are designed to grant you access to underground plumbing, sewer lines, and ducts. This makes maintenance relatively easy, which is one reason why so many home builders opt for crawl space foundations.

However, if your crawl space isn’t taken care of, you may find that you’re dealing with maintenance problems far too often. Your pipes and ducts are most likely made of exposed metal which is susceptible to rusting and corrosion when over-exposed to moisture. When left unattended, you may find that your pipes are bursting and your ducts are failing because they’re not in optimal conditions.

Crawl space waterproofing will prevent these types of issues from occurring. That means that your plumbing and ductwork will last longer, require less maintenance, and function properly.

6. Cutting Back on Electrical Hazards

Believe it or not, plumbing and ductwork aren’t the only utilities running through your crawl space. Many properties are built on top of crawl spaces that also contain electrical wiring. As you can imagine, electricity and moisture are not a good match.

When water is introduced to electrical wiring, it can lead to electrical shorts, rusting wires, and, in worst-case scenarios, house fires. Creating a barrier around the electrical wiring in your crawl space will increase the safety of your home and your family.

7. Maintaining Your Property Value and Insurability

As you can see, a damp and musty crawl space can create a myriad of short and long-term problems in your home. Things like bursting pipes, mold, and faulty electrical wiring will negatively impact your property value. Trust us when we say that a home inspector will notice these maintenance issues and you’ll have a harder time selling your home.

Not thinking about selling your home any time soon? That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest in preventative maintenance like crawl space waterproofing.

Emergencies do happen and you never know when you may need to file a claim with your home insurance. The only problem? If the emergency you’re dealing with was caused by a long-term and fixable issue (like excess humidity in your crawl space), your insurance may not foot the bill.

Don’t wait for problems to arise in your crawl space to take action. Invest in crawl space waterproofing today and reap the benefits for years to come.

Do You Need Crawl Space Waterproofing? We’re Here to Help

Does your North Carolina home need crawl space waterproofing? Sedona Waterproofing Solutions is here to protect and improve your property, providing home solutions from sump pump installation to basement waterproofing of all kinds.

To get started, contact us and let us know about your next home improvement project. We’ll start you off with a free estimate so that you can make the most informed choice for your home and budget. Don’t delay–invest in the best crawl space waterproofing today!