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Attic Area Issues
Excedingly high temperatures are generated within the Attic Areas. The higher air tempertures the more moisture or water vapor the air holds. When the air rapidly cools down at night the moisture has limited places to go and condenses on the attic interior and can at a minium contribute to mold grow. If the condensation is server enough it can contribute to dry rot, termites, ants, structural damage, etc.
Solutions
• Assure there are sufficeient attic vents and that they are not blocked by insulation.
• Our installation of an Attic fan is a good solution to reducing moisture and excessive heat from your attic. These fans serve two purposes they reduce the excessive heat in the attic and help keep your house cooler without air conditioning
• The addition of insulation helps keep the attic air cooler as well as the house. The cooler air will not hold as much moisture as hotter air.
Living Area Issues
A healthy indoor environment is affected by may conditions; water intrusion, humidity, fresh air make up, contents textures and finishes, geographical location, dust, dander, types of heating systems, etc.
Solutions
• First and foremost repair any water intrusion issues, sewer backups, water leaks, etc. as soon as possible and have the area Professional dried out. Remember "It is the water you don't see that will cause the problem?"
• Keep some windows open at least a crack this will; aloow fresh air into the enviornment (very important), localize the temperature at the window reducing the probability of condensation, equalize the humidity from the inside to the outside, allow for air movement, etc.
• Put Bathroom exhaust fans on a timer and allow them to run for between 20 and 30 minutes with the Bathroom door closed.
• If there are no fans in the Bathroom leave the Bathroom window open slightly with the Bathroom door closed for at least several hours.
• Make sure all exhust fans and dyrier vents are ducted to the exterior, not the crawl space or attic.
• Make sure there is an exhaust fan installed in the Kitchen which is vented to the exterior especially if you cook pasta or rice.
• People who have allergies or asthma shold consider non fabric contents coverings and hard surface flooring materials.
• HVAC Systems and ductwork should be cleaned at least every two years and filters changed out with high efficiency filters every 30 to 60 days. Assure that there are no openings in the ductwork which would pick up contamination in your Crawl Space or Attic areas and distribute the contamination throught the property.
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Use the following links to learn more about Mold Remediation and your home or business. The PDF's require Acrobat Reader.
Crawl Space Issues
Issues with your crawl space are, on a consistant basis, the major contributor to envirnomental problems within your house. These range from inadequate or improper ventilation, limited volumn, drainage issues, seasonal flooding, etc. Physical water can penetrate your framing and work it's way up into your walls and sheetrock, while high humidity works it's way up through your sub floor, into your carpet or other finished materials contributing to mold growth.
Solutions
• Assure there are sufficient Crawl Space vents and that they are not blocked.
• Minor himidity issues can normally be resolved with our installation of vent or in line fans and or dehumidification equipment depending on the physical situation.
• Major moisture and seasonal flooding are normally resolved with our installation of a french drainage system.
• Vapor barriers can be somewhat effective but installed to control the wrong situation can do more harm then good.
Exterior Issues
Physical issues on the exterior are major contributors to issues in your crawl space and your property.
Solutions
• Assure sprinklers are not used excessively and are directed away from the walls.
• Make sure downspouts are connected to drywells, storm sewers, or drian lines that pipe it away from your property.
• Dirt and aprons should slope away from the property.
• Maintaining your exterior wall finishes help considerable in eliminating water intrusions. Repair cracks, caulk seal and paint on a regular basis.
• Keep schrubs, landscaping and stored materials away from Crawl Space vents.
• Have gutters cleaned on a sesonal basis.
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