What’s that smell? Must and moisture and keeping them out of your home
For millions of homeowners, a trip to the basement or into a crawlspace means an encounter with a dreadful musty stench. It’s such an unpleasant experience that these valuable areas of the house often go unused. After making such an investment, you should be able to use every square inch of your house. And thankfully, there are a number of ways to get rid of that smell, and what’s causing it.
Water and moisture in the basement or crawlspace is at the root of musty odors so to eliminate the smell you need to get rid of the source. One of the best ways to get water out of your house is the TripleSafe Sump Pump System. When installed by professionals this system protects homeowners – triply! TripleSafe’s patented design allows its second pump to kick in if the first pump fails and if the amount of water is too great for one pump to handle, the second, more powerful pump will spring into action. And, even if you experience a power outage, the TripleSafe System is equipped with an UltraSump backup battery.
Moisture in your crawl space can also spell trouble. In addition to the horrible musty odor, water and moisture lead to the growth of mold and structural damage. The best bet in preventing these problems is to seal off your crawlspace from potential moisture seepage. CleanSpace Crawlspace Encapsulation System creates a barrier between your space and surrounding moisture and humidity. It’s also specially treated to inhibit the growth of mold and mildew under the barrier.
One of the most sophisticated systems used to waterproof basements is a combination of WaterGuard coupled with the Triplesafe system. Waterguard’s effectiveness lies in a drainage channel that takes water out of the soil beneath your basement floor. When water permeates your walls, it’s immediately funnelled into the WaterGuard system and drained into the TripleSafe pump – never to be seen – or smelled!
When you plan ahead for potential water and moisture issues, you can prevent a huge amount of expense and hassle. And, you’ll be able to enjoy areas of your home that you may have shut off because of dampness and odor. Basements can be converted into amazing living spaces and crawlspaces can house things you’d like to get out of the way. By making an investment in a good water and moisture-proofing system now, you’ll reap the benefits for years to come.