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Basement waterproofing professionals serving Bruington, VA
Standing water poses a serious threat to you and your home. Luckily, standing water is a problem that can be fixed. At The Drying Co., our professionals can pinpoint the cause of your water problem and provide a high-quality solution that will leave your basement healthy and dry in Bruington, VA. We can alleviate your concerns regarding your home’s value by implementing the following solutions that cater to your needs:
- Perimeter Drainage Systems
- Waterproof Wall Systems
- Doorway Drainage Systems
- Wall & Floor Crack Repair
- Downspout Extensions
- Sump Pumps
- Frozen Discharge Line Prevention
- And more!
At The Drying Co., we also offer basement insulation to keep your Bruington basement comfortable no matter the season. Call us today at 1-757-566-8622 or complete the provided form to schedule your free estimate today!
Bruington’s trusted crawl space repair contractor
The crawl space is too often ignored. It is hidden and tucked away. However, your crawl space might be causing you serious issues. Crawl spaces are frequently vented, which means that they provide a home for pests, mold, and debris. The air that filters through your crawl space will bring these contaminants into your living quarters. Problems with your crawl space can also lead to sagging floors and uncomfortable drafts.
No matter the issue, The Drying Co. is your go-to crawl space repair expert in Bruington, VA. Our professionals provide a variety of crawl space repair services, including:
- Crawl Space Encapsulation
- Crawl Space Dehumidifiers
- Crawl Space Support Jacks
- Crawl Space Insulation
- And More!
We offer expert basement waterproofing, basement insulation, crawl space repair, and crawl space insulation in Bruington, Virginia. If your basement or crawl space is wet or cold, give The Drying Co. a call at 1-757-566-8622 today to schedule your free estimate! Our professionals will provide proven products that will cater to your needs and your budget while keeping your home comfortable and dry!
Gutters & gutter guards company in Bruington
The Drying Co. is a proud installer of gutter guards and gutters in Bruington. We offer the proven, durable Gutter Shutter system that is guaranteed to never clog or pull away from your home.
Our Gutter Shutter gutter system includes:
- Gutter guards with a Lifetime No-Clog Warranty
- Premium aluminum gutters with a high-back system to preserve your roof and shingles
- Flow reducers and fully enclosed end caps, allowing maximum water flow without clogging
- No-Pull Guarantee- Gutter Shutter won’t pull away from your home
Eliminate gutter clogging, sagging, and pulling- and say goodbye to water and roof damage caused by faulty, ineffective gutters! The Drying Co. provides free estimates for our proven gutters and gutter guards in Bruington. Schedule yours today!
A Bruington, VA homeowner contacted us because they wanted to seal and insulate their home. They had high energy bills and uneven temperatures from room to room.
In the crawl space, we found that there was a radiant barrier installed on the floor joists to try and deflect heat. The idea is the barrier will deflect the heat in the crawlspace during summer months back into the crawl. While in winter months, it will keep heat in the home. The problem is radiant barriers are only effective when they are clean and shiny and have an air space. When installed in a crawl space, the side facing down is dirty and dusty reducing its reflective qualities.
The insulation between the floors joists and the radiant barrier collects moisture and is unable to dry out. The insulation becomes heavy and sags as much as the barrier will allow. Eventually, the saturation and weight will cause the barrier and insulation to fall. The excess moisture combined with warm temperatures allowed mold and mildew to grow on the floor joists. Since air is pulled up into the home from the crawl space, the indoor air quality is impacted.
To address the energy and comfort concerns in their home, we made some suggestions for improving the crawl space. We first recommended removing the existing insulation and debris. Then we suggested treating the mold and mildew growth with an antimicrobial.
Next, we would install a heavy-duty vapor barrier sealing it around all piers, to the walls, and at all seams. This will seal the crawl space from the earth’s moisture. We also want to seal any gaps allowing outside air into the crawl space. This includes vents, the rim & band, sill plate, and any utility penetrations.
Then we recommended insulating the crawl space walls with Closed-Cell Spray Foam insulation, leaving a viewing strip at the top of the wall for termite inspections. Insulating from the crawl space walls extends the thermal boundary of the home and reduces the transfer of heat through the foundation walls. In the winter, this means warmer floors for the homeowners, and less outside air being pulled into the home to be conditioned.
The final piece would be to install a dehumidifier to control the relative humidity in the crawl space. Though we have sealed the crawl space from the outside air as much as possible, we still need to regulate the relative humidity, which is the key component to ensuring microbial growth and wood rot do not occur. The unit is designed to only cut on when the relative humidity reaches approximately 55%, we want to keep it below 60%. It removes the excess moisture from the air and circulates dry air throughout the crawl space.
With this solution in their crawl space, they will have warmer floors, reduce the unconditioned outside air being pulled into their home, and improve their indoor air quality. This will help to make the home more comfortable and energy-efficient. It also has the added benefit of protecting the substructure from moisture damage.
If you are looking for solutions to make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient, reach out to our experts for a free inspection and estimate. Our Home Performance Advisors work with you to achieve your goals for you and your home.
