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Do You Have Too Much Moisture In Your Charlotte Home?
March 10, 2022
If your home has a moisture problem, you may not realize it. This is the kind of problem that can damage your property right under your nose. It can also cause mysterious, and chronic, sickness. Let's take a look at symptoms of a moisture problem, how to identify the source of the problem, how moisture can negatively impact your life, and why pest control in Charlotte is likely to be the solution. Does that last point surprise you? Read on to find out why some pest control providers have invested in learning how to manage and control moisture.
What Are The Symptoms Of Excess Moisture In Your Home?
If you have excess moisture, you're not likely to know it at first. It takes time for this kind of issue to interrupt your life. Look for these symptoms to alert you to a problem:
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A bad smell in your home. A moisture problem can impact air quality throughout an entire structure.
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You may start to notice more pest problems. Insects and bugs are attracted to damp habitats.
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You may have respiratory issues or some other medical symptom.
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Floors may begin to sink or buckle.
How To Identify The Source Of Moisture Problems
In most cases, the source of a moisture problem can be found in the crawlspace of a home. While it is possible to have rainwater get into the wall, floor, and ceiling voids of your home and create problems, crawlspace moisture is the worst. You're not going to see the excess moisture in a crawlspace until it has been a problem for years. Moisture in a wall, for instance, will start to have a stain, or start to bulge.
Problems That Excess Moisture Problems Can Cause For Homeowners
When moisture builds up in the crawlspace under your home, it can cause many issues. Here are a few to consider:
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Moisture leads to wood rot. This can damage your home.
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Moisture can cause mold and mildew to take root. This can impact your health.
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Moist environments attract termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-damaging pests. They also promote general pest activity. This is why pest control companies, like Aruza Pest Control, have invested time and money into providing moisture control services for customers.
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Moisture can dampen insulation and cause it to be less effective. This can increase your heating and cooling costs.
How Aruza Can Help You With Moisture Control In Charlotte
At Aruza Pest Control, we provide comprehensive crawlspace moisture control for property owners in Charlotte. Here are some of the services we provide:
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Crawlspace clean-outs. We get into your crawlspace, remove damaged insulation and any trash that might be down there. We scrub mold, mildew and fungus off surfaces, and we apply a treatment to wood support beams to deter future issues.
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Dry zone encapsulation. The best solution for preventing future issues is to invest in crawlspace encapsulation. This completely seals your crawlspace and makes it a controlled environment.
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Dehumidifier installation. In some cases, extra measures may need to be taken to ensure a dry crawlspace. The installation of a dehumidifier can keep moisture from building up in your encapsulated crawlspace.
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Sump pump installation. If rising groundwater is an issue, a sump pump is the right solution. A sump pump sucks the water up and channels it out and away from your home.
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We provide an optional, yearly service plan to make sure everything continues to work as it should.
If you live in Charlotte, and you need assistance with a moisture problem, reach out to Aruza Pest Control. We have the experience to provide you with the best crawlspace moisture control available.