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Homeowner’s Corner: Tackling Moisture Accumulation in a Crawl Space

Oct 24, 2019

Excess moisture in a crawl space of a home can be a big problem. It can cause mold growth, weaken support structures, rot wood and corrode metal, and can negatively affect indoor air quality. Therefore, homeowners must do everything possible to prevent moisture from accumulating in their crawl space. What options and solutions are out there for them? Venting the crawl space to the outside The idea is simple here; create plenty of vent openings inside the crawl space to allow air to flow ... read more

On Summer Cleaning Checklists: Air Ducts

Aug 21, 2019

Summer is a time when most of us have our air conditioners and HVAC systems running. It’s also a time when most of us can afford the luxury to take a few days off and catch up on that spring cleaning session we’ve been putting off since—well, since spring. In addition to the mandatory cobweb removing and grand cleaning sessions, are you sure you’re not missing out on anything? What about air ducts? Because if you haven’t considered them, you need to get them on you... read more

Should I Close My Foundation Vents or Should I Keep Them Opened?

Aug 01, 2019

We get asked this question a lot. The answer? It depends…   Foundation vents are base vents located in the crawl space of your home. Typically, they’re built open, but they can be closed using custom blocks should a homeowner want to close them. Why are foundation vents designed open, and if they are designed open why would anyone want to close them? Open Foundation Vents The idea behind building “open” vents is simple. The foundation of your house is made o... read more

Should You Have a Waterproof Crawl Space For Your Home?

Jul 19, 2019

When it comes to crawl spaces, a lot of us tend to ignore this underground area present in our home. We treat it just like additional storage space, leaving it be until we need to use it for some purpose. Consequently, we often don’t pay much attention to the finer details of our crawl space, until it’s too late. This includes having a non-waterproof area that’s susceptible to damage.   So, should you have a waterproof crawl space? The answer is yes! Here’s how havi... read more

Creepy Crawlies in Your Crawl Space: Tackling Pest Infestation

Jul 13, 2019

As useful as crawl spaces may be, they’re also often a site and source of pest infestations. Poor maintenance, disregard for precautionary measures, and changing weather conditions can lead to this, causing a pest attack within your home. Let’s take a closer look at this issue. Pest Problems: What to Watch Out For There’s an entire range of insects and rodents that can creep up in your crawl space and cause property damage. These include: Mice Rats Possums Ho... read more

How a Good Ventilation System Can Help Your Workplace

Jun 17, 2019

Has your team’s work productivity decreased ever since you all shifted down a floor? Have you been noticing annoyed and agitated employees, due to the stuffy office environment? Has there been an increase in the number of sick days they’ve taken this month? Your poorly ventilated office space may just be the reason. Here’s how a good ventilation system can help your workplace. Enhanced Air Quality Contrary to what you might believe, the air we breathe inside our homes and of... read more

3 Crawl Space Problems You Mustn’t Ignore

Jun 12, 2019

Crawl spaces are a common home feature, included in home designs and building floor plans for the ventilation and convenience they provide. However, they’re susceptible to damage and must be maintained properly. Here are three crawl space problems you should address immediately: Moisture Does your crawl space smell moldy? Is the area unusually damp? Then you’ve got a crawl space moisture problem! This tends to happen when the air vents are open, allowing moisture to ... read more
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Why buy a crawl space door, flood vent,
air vent, or portable fan system?

  • Save Money

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    Save money on your utility bill with our ventilation, door, fan and vent cover products. You can save money on your flood insurance premiums with our FEMA compliant flood vent.

  • Protect Your Home

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    Moisture in the crawl space rots the wood under your home. Reduce the moisture in your crawl space with our crawl space doors, louvers, flood vents and portable exhaust fans.

  • Protect Your Family

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    A damp crawl space is unhealthy. Mold thrives in damp areas causing millions of airborne mold spores to enter your home. Toxic mold spores can be deadly to children and those with allergies and COPD.

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    Use our crawl space air vents and doors to ventilate your crawl space with natural air flow or forced air with our energy efficient exhaust and portable fans.

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    Reducing the moisture in your crawl space reduces mold that releases airborne mold spores into the environment.

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    Ventilate your crawl space with natural air flow with our crawl space air vents, louvers, and exhaust fans.

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