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Shacklefords’s trusted basement waterproofing & crawl space contractor
A wet or flooded basement in Shacklefords may seem like an overwhelming issue to overcome, but The Drying Co. can make overcoming this issue simple. Our skilled contractors can pinpoint the source of your wet basement and offer an appropriate solution that will leave your basement dry and healthy moving forward. We use state of the art technology that will return your basement to its glory. At The Drying Co. in Shacklefords, VA, we provide a number of services for your standing water problem, including:
- Perimeter Drainage Systems
- Waterproof Wall Systems
- Doorway Drainage Systems
- Wall & Floor Crack Repair
- Downspout Extensions
- Sump Pumps
- Frozen Discharge Line Prevention
- And more!
We even offer basement insulation so that your basement can remain comfortable all year round. Contact us today at 1-757-566-8622 or complete the provided form to schedule your free estimate today!
Local crawl space repair company serving Shacklefords, VA
The crawl space is too often ignored by homeowners. It is hidden away. Out of sight, out of mind. But your crawl space can become a hazard that may decrease the safety, value, and indoor air quality of your home. Vented crawl spaces can turn into a hub for pests, mold, and debris. Air that passes through a contaminated crawl space can be transported into your home, leading to an unsafe and unhealthy home. Further, crawl space problems can result in sagging floors and uncomfortable drafts.
Luckily, The Drying Co. specializes in this exact kind of project. We are your trusted crawl space repair experts in Shacklefords, VA. We offer a variety of crawl space repair solutions, such as:
- Crawl Space Encapsulation
- Crawl Space Dehumidifiers
- Crawl Space Support Jacks
- Crawl Space Insulation
- And more!
The Drying Co. understands the importance of a functional, clean crawl space and a dry, healthy basement. That is why we offer crawl space repair, crawl space insulation, basement waterproofing, and basement insulation in Shacklefords and beyond. We will provide tried and proven products that cater to your budget and style so that your home remains comfortable and dry for years to come. If your basement or crawl space is cold or wet, our contractors can help. Give us a call at 1-757-566-8622 to schedule a free estimate.
Gutters & gutter guards company in Shacklefords
The Drying Co. is a proud installer of gutter guards and gutters in Shacklefords. 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 Shacklefords. Schedule yours today!
Gutter Cleaning & Gutter Repair Services
Proper gutter maintenance is essential to protect your home from water damage and, consequently, mold or foundation issues. The Drying Co.'s professional gutter cleaning services ensure that your gutters are free from debris, allowing rainwater to flow freely and efficiently away from your home. Regular cleaning not only extends the life of your gutter system but also safeguards your property from costly repairs in the future.
In addition to cleaning, we offer comprehensive gutter repair services to address any issues that may compromise the integrity of your gutter system. Whether it's fixing leaks, reattaching loose gutters, or repairing damaged sections, our skilled technicians use high-quality materials and proven techniques to restore your gutters to optimal condition. Trust us to keep your gutters in top shape and your home well-protected. Request a free quote on any of our gutter cleaning and repair services in Shacklefords today!
This Shacklefords, VA homeowner reached out because they were experiencing cold floors, despite there being insulation in the crawl space and drafts on the first floor of their home.
Often, drafts and cold floors on the first floor are a symptom of drafts and poor insulation in the crawl space. The stack effect tells us that as conditioned air escapes out of the top of the home, new unconditioned air is being pulled in at the bottom of the home (the crawl space or basement) and ultimately into the living space.
We found that the crawl space was vented, allowing cold air to rush into the crawl space in winter months. Outside air also leaks in at the rim and band, sill plate, and any penetrations to the outside through the foundation walls. The fiberglass insulation, despite being between the joists, was not keeping the floors warm. To be effective, fiberglass insulation needs to be enclosed on all sides. Instead, it is allowing cold air to flow up through the home, leaving the homeowners uncomfortable.
Beyond the problems contributing to the homeowner’s discomfort, we also found that high relative humidity had resulted in microbial growth, and an unsealed vapor barrier was allowing the earth’s moisture to rise and exacerbate the problem.
Our recommendation to the homeowners included sealing the crawl space to prevent cold outside air from coming in the winter leaving them with cold feet and drafty rooms. Sealing the crawl space includes sealing all vents, the rim and band, sill plate, and all penetrations in the foundation wall. We also recommend sealing the crawl space from the earth’s moisture with a heavy-duty vapor barrier. Because temperature can radiate through the foundation walls leaving the crawl space cold, we recommend insulating from the foundation walls. This is more effective than covering the fiberglass insulation in the joists because it would cause the insulation to hold moisture, become heavy, and fall away from the floors. Since we are sealing the crawl space, we recommend installing a dehumidifier to control relative humidity to prevent future mold growth.
If the homeowners choose to proceed with this solution, it will help control the temperature of the crawl space and seal the crawl space from the outside air. This will leave the homeowners with warmer floors, fewer drafts, meaning they can be comfortable in their home.
