Crawlspace Waterproofing
Are you planning to sell your home? You may be looking for ways to increase the value of your home in order to maximize your profit from the sale. There are many areas in the home that you can work on to improve their aesthetics and functionality in order to increase your home’s value. One area that has great potential but is often overlooked is the crawlspace.
Invest in crawlspace waterproofing
Do you have moisture in your crawlspace? This can cause serious damage through rot as well as the growth of mold. Crawlspace waterproofing will help to safeguard your house from the effects of moisture in the crawlspace.
Waterproofing your crawlspace will add value to your home in the following ways:
- It reduces the chances of mold infestations
Mold spores are everywhere. However, they thrive when they encounter the right conditions. A dark and damp crawl space provides the ideal environment for the growth of mold. Mold growth in the crawl space creates an unhealthy environment in the home above. Mold infestations also result in foul odors and damage of the home’s structure.
You can prevent mold infestations by investing in waterproofing.
- It helps to reduce energy consumption
Everyone is concerned about the high cost of living today. We do all we can to save a buck. Saving on energy consumption is a big plus. Waterproofing your crawl space improves your HVAC’s ability to regulate temperatures within your home by reducing the amount of heat lost or gained in the home through the crawl space.
- It helps to provide a healthy environment
Households that have an open crawl space are likely to have mold and pest infestations. This means that the occupants of the home are exposed to allergens such as mold spores and pest droppings. Waterproofing the crawl space ensures that the crawl space is clean and of mold or pests. This improves the environment within the home ensuring the health of the occupants.
- It will help to create additional storage space in your home
An open crawl space is a wasted space. However, an enclosed and clean crawl space makes a great storage area. You can therefore effectively increase your storage space without spending money on expensive home improvement projects.
Be sure to hire aprofessional contractor for crawlspace waterproofing. This will help ensure you get the best results from your investment.
