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Will Basement Floor Cracks Leak Water? 

It depends. First, you need to think about how close your home is to your state’s water table. If water is close the surface where you live, it’s likely that water could leak through cracks in your basement floor. Next, it depends on what caused your basement cracks in the first place. Cracks caused by […]

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Are Cracks in My Basement Floor Normal? 

No. While nearly all foundations experience minor settling, cracks are an indication that something is wrong with the soil below your basement. For that reason, keep an eye out for even the smallest cracks in your basement floor. If you notice any, hiring a foundation expert to inspect your floor can help you stop damage […]

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How to Seal Cracks in Basement Floor? 

You might be tempted to seal basement floor cracks with caulk or another sealing solution from your local hardware store. While this might make your floors look better, it isn’t providing an actual solution for the real issue – weak soil. Contacting a professional foundation repair service like Tar Heel is your best bet at […]

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How to Remove Wet Insulation? 

Call a professional. While handy homeowners might be willing to remove wet insulation, we don’t recommend anyone try this on their own with a DIY project. Pretty much any type of insulation is made with fiberglass, a material that can cause problems for your skin or eyes if it comes into contact with them. Without […]

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If Insulation Gets Wet, Will it Mold? 

It definitely could. Mold is almost synonymous with moisture, and this harmful fungus just needs humidity and organic material to thrive. Since crawl spaces often provide these conditions, mold easily grows on or around your wet insulation. This can become a major problem for you and your family because mold spores are dangerous to human […]

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What Does Wet Insulation Look Like? 

Wet insulation is pretty easy to identify. First of all, look for visible water droplets on the surface of the insulation. Obviously, this is a clear indication that it is wet. However, sometimes the moisture seeps into the insulation material. When this happens, you might notice sagging or collapsed sections of damp insulation hanging from […]

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Can High Electricity Bills Happen With a Basement? 

Crawl spaces are more common than basements, so you or someone you know may have one. Moisture and humidity can also affect the basement. Moisture can enter your basement through leaking pipes or a hole in the basement walls, causing your home’s humidity level to rise. Warm air rises, just as it would in a […]

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Does Excess Condensation Cause My Electricity Bills to Rise? 

Your home and life can be affected by dampness and humidity. Most people can see damage to their homes and health problems. Most people don’t know that being wet can make you use more energy. Dry air is easier to condition and control than air that is humid. Remember that wetness and humidity can make […]

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How Can I Reduce My Electricity Bills? 

Insulation is one of the best ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home because it keeps the heat or cold that your HVAC system makes inside. Encapsulating your crawl space is a good way to lower your energy bills because moisture directly causes an increase in energy use and costs, as well as helps prevent […]

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