The weather is warming up, and it’s causing extra moisture and rain. This means that there may soon be mold problems in your home from cracks in the walls, poor ventilation, or improper drainage. Mold is a dangerous problem that can cause health issues and poor air quality. Mold remediation should be taken care of …
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 living space. One of the most important things to consider in …
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 entire home. If this structure becomes unstable, …
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 crawlspaces. Even though this mold may …
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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 and moisture in the midst of a drought, but several drought-related foundation problems …
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 blasting for professional mold removal and remediation. Mold removal …
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 homeowners will attempt to …
Should You Invest in Crawlspace Encapsulation? Crawlspaces are a common occurrence in Alabama. If you have a crawlspace in your home, keep in mind that it is more than just a place to store your holiday decorations. The crawlspace is the portion of the foundation that supports the entire structure. That is why it is …
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Have you noticed increased allergy symptoms or respiratory issues for anyone in your family? While springtime does tend to bring on seasonal allergies, some of these symptoms could be caused by something else – mold. If there is a mold problem in your basement or crawlspace, the mold spores will get into the air, which …
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If you have a crawlspace in your home, you know that it is an area of the home that has a tendency to become damp and humid. Water seeps in through the porous concrete that makes up the crawlspace walls or through cracks in the foundation. Vented crawlspaces might even have moisture problems related to …
