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Service Highlight: Mold Soda Blasting
Mold Soda Blasting Is your crawlspace or attic damp and humid? Have you noticed musty odors in your home? If so, you may have a mold problem. This is a serious issue, as mold spores in any area of your home can infect the air that you and your family breathes. In most...
High Crawlspace Humidity and Heat in Alabama
Crawlspace Humidity Problems Are you looking for ways to make your home safer and healthier? If so, be sure not to neglect the crawlspace – the air you breathe throughout the home comes from the crawlspace, making proper crawlspace care instrumental for a healthy...
Why Sump Pumps are Important in Decatur, AL
Necessity of Decatur, Alabama Sump Pumps in Wet Weather So far this summer, Alabama has had its fair share of rainy days. The upcoming forecast for the Decatur, AL area appears to continue this trend. During long periods of wet, rainy weather, it is important to take...
How to Know if Your Floor Joist Needs Repaired
Look for Floor Joist Problems in Your Alabama Home Sinking, sloping floors are a real possibility in your home. In many cases, a sinking or uneven floor in your home is the result of floor joist problems. The floor joist is the supportive structure that holds up your...
Crawlspace Mold Problems and Solutions in Alabama
Crawlspace Mold in Alabama Have you started to notice a musty odor in your home? Have your allergies become more severe – coughing, watery eyes, sore throat? If so, there could be a crawlspace mold problem in your home. It is not uncommon for mold to grow in Alabama...
Droughts Can Cause Water Leakage?
Drought-Related Foundation Problems Can Lead to Spring Water Issues Even though much of Alabama remains in a drought, it is important to prepare your home and foundation for the rainy days that often accompany springtime. It may seem contradictory to prepare for rain...
Drought Conditions and Foundation Damage
Recently, Alabama has been experiencing some severe drought conditions. Earlier this year, around November 21, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) predicted that the state would likely remain in drought throughout February of 2017. Even with the...
Crawlspace Mold Remover – Mold Soda Blasting
Should You Hire a Professional Mold Remover? If you see evidence of mold in your home, it is important to take care of it as soon as possible. This requires finding an effective mold remover option. Here at Affordable Foundation and Home Repair, we offer mold soda...
Don’t Know How to Repair a Floor Joist?
Should You Try to Repair Your Floor Joists on Your Own? If you have wooden floor joists in your home, they may become rotted and weakened over time due to moisture or pests. This can cause the floor joists to bow or sag, leading to an uneven floor above. Many Alabama...
What You Should Know About Home Foundation Repair
Why Invest in Home Foundation Repair? The foundation of your home is, arguably, the most important part. Without a solid foundation, your home could be at risk of collapse or other structural issues, water damage, flooding, or pest entry. The foundation, whether it is...