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Top Reasons to Have Your Crawl Space Waterproofed

  • Perla Irish
  • December 21, 2020
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  1. Avoiding Issues with Crawl Space Waterproofing
  2. Problems with Pests
  3. Damp and Mold Issues
  4. Structural Issues

Some people believe that they can completely ignore the crawl space under their homes, and they often fail to look after it or even pay attention to it.

However, this is something that can prove hazardous, as crawl space issues can result in a wide range of problems around the home.

If you want to look after your home, you also need to look after your crawl space, which is often known as the gut of the property.

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One of the key ways of looking after your crawl space is to get it waterproofed, and this provides you with a simple solution to keep it in good condition.

You can avoid a huge range of issues by getting the crawl space professionally waterproofed, but you need to ensure the work is carried out by an experienced professional with the necessary expertise and tools.

In this article, we will look at some of the top reasons to have your crawl space waterproofed.

Avoiding Issues with Crawl Space Waterproofing

There are various serious issues that can arise if your crawl space is not properly looked after and waterproofed.

Proper crawl space waterproofing can make a big difference in terms of reducing the risk of issues. Some of these issues include:


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Problems with Pests

One of the problems that can occur if your crawl space is not waterproofed is that pests will breed down there.

This means that you could soon be facing a huge problem with pests taking over the outside and inside of your home.

This can cause problems with hygiene, and many pests carry potentially serious diseases that can impact the whole household.

They can also cause a lot of damage to your home and can prove very expensive to get rid of once they infest your home.

Getting your crawl space waterproofed means that you can reduce the risk of this type of serious issue.

Damp and Mold Issues

One of the other major issues that can arise if your crawl space is in bad shape and has not been waterproofed is dampness and mold.

This can quickly take hold in your home, and once it does, getting rid of it can be extremely difficult.

It will affect the aesthetic appeal of your home but there are also more serious factors to consider such as the health problems it can cause and the way in which it can weaken the structure of your home.

On top of all this, it can make it very difficult to keep your home warm, which means rising costs when it comes to energy bills.

Structural Issues

It is also important to consider the structural issues that can arise as a result of failing to waterproof your crawl space.

Pools of stagnant water can lead to wooden beams rotting and being eaten away, and this can weaken the structure of your home.

This is another reason why crawl space waterproofing is vital.

So, if you want to protect your main home, it is important to ensure you get this work carried out.

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Perla Irish

Perla Irish, who is more familiarly known as Irish, is the Content Manager at Dreamlandsdesign.com. She loves following trends around home and garden, interior design, and digital marketing. Through this blog, Irish wants to share information and help readers solve the problems they are experiencing.

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