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Our Clients Are IMPRESSED! |
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"Absolutely marvelous work in every way punctual, clean, really friendly and outgoing crew …good, honest people."
Edward B.
Bloomington, IN |
"Americrawl did a wonderful job. Our crawl space has never been this dry. Two days after completion, it rained and rained and it was still dry!! Thank you!"
John & Tracy F.
Wilmington, OH |
"Very pleased with job. Very neat and clean and good workmanship."
AVernon Triplett
Louisville, KY |
“The inspection was thorough and the work needed was described in detail. The actual work was done as described, properly and completed on time. Everything was professional from the start to finish.”
Robert Abernathy. Robinson, IL |
"Job was performed in a timely fashion. The cleanup work was so good you couldn't even tell where any (work) was done. The job site was cleaned up each night before workers left. And even with a man-made pond and flowers close to the house, nothing was torn up or damaged."
Gene K.
Terre Haute, IN |
"Your installation crew was a dedicated, hard-working team. Each day as they left the work site, it was cleaned so well that it was difficult to tell the work was continuing."
Gary H.
Martinsville, IN |
"I had 4 other companies give me inspections and quotes. Larry arrived & performed the inspection, very thorough I might add. He made the most sense and did not use scare tactics to sell his services. The crew excavated my crawlspace, and installed a perimeter drain and sump pump. They were great and did an excellent job. Within 2 weeks, my crawlspace is drying out and the offensive odors from stagnate water was gone. I would recommend Americrawl to anyone!
Jim C.
Oregania, OH
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"The crew did an excellent job of completing the work in our crawl space. They came on the day scheduled, worked hard, and left the work space clean and neat. The crew members were very friendly and courteous. We certainly recommend Americrawl for their effecient and oustanding service. Thank you for a good repair experience."
John E.
Sellersburg, IN
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"I can already tell the difference in the moisture within our home's living spaces. No more sticking cabinet doors and foggy windows. The crawl space is clean and bright, a much nicer space to enter when necessary."
Dave T.
Bordon, IN |
"Larry was a very professional sales rep. He did a thorough job of explaining our problem and a solution. He explained every detail of the repair process. He also had the best literature & presentation materials that I have seen. Work was completed exactly as described. Your people and work are both first class.
Mike M.
Louisville, KY |
"This wonderful job that Americrawl has completed for us has taken away the worry that always came with the spring rains. We only regret that we didn't request your services years ago. Great job! Great people! Our home has experienced your TLC. Tnanks many times over.
Gary & Sylvia C.
Newburgh, IN
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Waterproofing Crawl Spaces & Basements in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, & Tennessee!!
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Wet Crawl Space?
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Structural Wood Damage?
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Dirt Crawl Space
America’s Housing Epidemic
*Some of the information in this section came from the book, Crawl Space Science by Lawrence Janesky.
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Mold in Crawl Space – Mold has a purpose. Its purpose is to breakdown or eat dead organic matter. Organic means it is a substance that was once living, such as wood. If it’s organic, dead, and wet, mold knows to eat it. Since mold spores (seeds of mold) are everywhere, and our building materials and contents are made from organic materials (wood), this factor cannot be controlled. The only factor we can control is the crawl space moisture levels. Any wet or damp crawl space can lead to the propagation of mold spores in your home. Dirt crawl spaces have the high humidity levels necessary for mold growth. Crawl Space humidity levels easily range from 50% to 90% -- even relatively dry crawlspaces that have never flooded. Generally, mold in your crawl space will not grow at least 50% relative humidity. Mold is also a cause of allergens in the home, as well as a potential cause of asthma. Houses with mold are damp, and have dust mites and other things in them that can cause illness, especially in children. Don’t worry, we have the solution to prevent your crawl space from being a conducive environment for mold growth. Call or sign up Today for a Free Estimate.
- Crawl Space Odor – Crawl Space Odors are typically the end result of standing water in the crawl space, high humidity levels, mold growth, or the lack of a proper crawl space plastic covering, also called a vapor barrier. Different soil types and conditions can also be the cause of a "musty" smell. Mold and mildew causes a damp, musty smell. These are musty smelling fungi that thrive in damp crawlspaces. These odors also occur when a wet crawlspace has standing stagnant water. In a crawl space the first line of defense against musty smells is a plastic cover or vapor barrier and proper crawl space drainage to drain standing water before it becomes stagnant. The odor could be a dead animal which can easily be removed. Our CleanSpace Encapsulation System prevents all sources of crawlspace odors. Give us a call or sign up today for a Free Evaluation and Estimate.
- Wet Crawl Space – There are several ways water gets in a crawl space. Groundwater seeps, leaks and even rushes into many crawl spaces. It enters under the footing, between the footing and the walls, right through block walls, and through cracks in poured walls. After it seeps in, it just lays there in puddles, slowly evaporating upward into the house. A sign that water is coming through your foundation is efflorescence. Efflorescence is a mineral residue that is left behind when water bleeds through your crawl space foundation wall. It appears as a white chalky powder. Crawl Space drainage is needed to intercept incoming water through your foundation walls and divert it to a sump pump system. Our AmeriSystem will prevent any water from standing in your crawl space, and also carries a Lifetime Warranty on your home.
- Crawl Space Ventilation and Humidity – Crawl Spaces are cool, because the earth is 55 degrees year round ( may vary on season and geography). So when we bring warm humid air into a crawl space, the air is cooled, and the relative humidity goes up. High relative humidity causes rot, mold, energy loss, and attracts pests. If we bring cold air into a crawl space, we will dry the crawl space, but at the cost of high energy bills, cold floors, and cold drafts. So this idea that we put in crawl space vents, and expect that air will flow in through a
 crawl space vent on one side of the house and out through the crawl space vent on the other side is a joke. What actually happens is that air enters the vents in the front, enters the vents in the back, and enters the vents on the sides, and then it goes UP! Cross-Ventilation would only occur if we had a windy day everyday. As the air rises in your home, replacement air enters from the lowest part, your crawlspace. This replacement air is made up with unconditioned outside air that enters through vents and other leaks, and air that is actually sucked from the crawlspace floor which is typically filled with lots of moisture. This natural upward air movement is called the "stack effect" -- this is how chimneys work. Consequently, whatever is in the air in the crawl space eventually flows up into the living area. Up to 40% of the air we breathe on the first floor of our home comes from the crawl space. Properly sealing the crawlspace with CleanSpace Encapsulation System and removing the moisture from the ground and air is part of the solution that helps provide a mold-free, radon-free, and insect-free environment, which leads to a more energy-efficient and healthier home. For more information on ventilation problems, sign up today for a free estimate, and you will receive a free copy of Crawl Space Science by Lawrence Janesky or vist www.amazon.com to order a copy right away
- Crawl Space Structural Repair – There is another industry that has crawl space moisture problems to thank for its existence – structural repairs to replace floor joists, beams, and sill plates – basically the entire floor framing system under your house. Floor joist rot, sill plate rot, and Beam rot are usually the result of a consistently wet or damp crawlspace. This rotting wood condition can result in sloping, springy, sagging, or uneven floors, sticky windows and doors, and cracked walls as the strength and integrity of the home's support system is chronically compromised. Deterioration has been so significant at times as to allow a home to cave into its foundation. These crawlspace repairs aren’t easy, but Americrawl can repair your flooring system to its original position. Soft or sagging floors can be raised and leveled. We can also stop the rot process by eliminating the high moisture levels in your crawlspace. Sign up Today for a Free Evaluation of your structural repairs.
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