Facts/Thoughts on Crawl Space Venting During the Winter

Since relative humidity  in air raises when it is cooled, it can be lowered when we heat the air.  During the winter we could open vents in our crawl space on a cool or wintery day bringing in near freezing air to mix with the much warmer air under our house that will significantly lower the relative humidity to 5% or less.  This dry air will begin to dry out the crawl space.  Granted the cooler outside air will lower the air temperature in the crawl space, but the wood and other materials will dry out and there will be no condensation.

Some of the negative side of this process includes: cold floors, cold drafts, and increased utility bills!

What Happens When the Snow Melts?

Snow can really cause mobility and safety problems.  It can be very serious when we are trying to drive on slippery roads… just walking outside can cause us to fall and injure ourselves.  ACCA Companies urges everyone to slow down and be patient with others on snow and ice covered roads.  When we get into a hurry to get somewhere, make sure it is not the hospital or the cemetery!

Most of us cannot wait for all of the snow to just melt away.  However, with lots of snow, we will get lots of water from the melted snow.  This excess water saturates the ground around building foundations often finding ways to get into our crawl spaces or basements.  This water can cause a great amount of damage to items in the basement, mold, structural or other building materials.

When the snow disappears is when it can cause the most problems!  Give ACCA Waterproofing team of professionals a call to solve any water leaks or other moisture problems.  Call us at 812-479-8905.

April Showers Brings...

That old saying: "April showers brings May flowers" is generally true.  Right now the rain is not coming down as showers; but, rather, as some very heavy downpours!  I heard that we got at least 6 inches of rain in the last day or so.  That is a lot of rain that has followed a lot of previous rains.  All of this has saturated the ground increasing the time to drain off.  When it does slowly drain, where does it go?  The streets and yards are flooding!

With all of this flooding and heavy rains and you have a crawl space, you should check to ensure that you do not have any standing water under your house.  Many of us have sump pumps in our crawl spaces to remove any water that gets into the crawl space.  Check to make sure that sump pump is working properly.

If your basement is going to leak, all these rains will let water in.  Again, check your sump pump to make sure it is doing its job.  Look around in the basement for water coming in.

Your sump pump might be clogged or may just be too small or old to do the job.  If you want it checked, call ACCA to check it out for you.  We offer free inspections and free estimates. Call the office: 812-479-8905 or toll free: 800-477-7340.

Fixing Your Dirt Crawl Space Can Pay For Itself!

Save 15% - 20% on Energy Costs!

An independent study revealed that homeowners who properly fix their vented dirt crawl space can save 15% - 20% on their heating and air conditioning costs!!!

Fixing your crawl space properly is probably the smartest and most financially rewarding home repair you'll ever make.

A CleanSpace system, as pictured on the right in the above photo and professionally installed by ACCA Basement Systems, Inc., is one of those things that you are going to pay for whether you get it or not.  It makes a lot of sense to turn a nasty, moist and unhealthy dirt crawl space into a dry, safe clean environment that will provide savings on those high utility bills. 

This is a waterproofing solution that pays you back in many ways.  Call the certified, experienced professionals at ACCA Basement Systems, Inc. to give you a free inspection and estimate to provide you a healthier home for you and your family.  Call today at 812-479-8905 or toll free at 1-800-477-7340.

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