Tag: animal exclusion

The crawl space is generally not a very fun place to be. The cramped quarters, proximity to the ground, and the surrounding insulation make the whole experience pretty unpleasant for most people. For Seattle residents with dirty crawl spaces, the situation is made even worse. Unkempt crawl spaces are known to be wet, muddy, cramped,

Most people don’t spend much time crawling around in their attic. While we might store various seasonal belongings and treasured keepsakes there, our attics are not spaces that we spend much time thinking about. Now and then, however, our attics draw our attention to more serious problems. Stains on the ceiling, leaks from the roof,

Seattle’s rat population has recently undergone exponential growth. While the rodent count is still a weak match to that of New York City or Chicago, a recent survey listed the Seattle-Tacoma area as one of the top twelve U.S. cities with an overwhelming rat population. Why the Rodent Rise? Most major U.S. cities have had to

Spray foam insulation has become increasingly popular for its ability to thoroughly insulate attics and crawl spaces, producing major savings for Everett homeowners. But just how much can you save with spray foam insulation? To find out, we have to first take look at how spray foam works and what makes it superior to other

Finding water and moisture in your crawl space is very bad news, for both your home and family. Without a proper vapor barrier, crawl space humidity levels can rise to dangerous levels and cause damage to the structural integrity of your home. It’s vital to install a vapor barrier in your crawl space in order

It’s easy for homeowners to never think of their crawl space, adopting an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. To the chagrin of many a homeowner, it’s not uncommon to find disgusting conditions festering beneath their home. Regardless of the length of time you’ve lived in your home, it’s a good idea to consistently

It is the time of year that all of us begin thinking about preparing for winter. The autumn months are always a flurry of harvest and bounty, both for people and for woodland creatures. Unfortunately, many of those woodland creatures may have an eye on your crawl space for storing winter goodies and hunkering down

Let’s assume you don’t have any unwelcome critters in your attic. If you do, we’re really sorry about that and suggest you reference Part I of this series regarding how to REMOVE critters from your attic. Even if you haven’t had problems with the little animals, all homeowners should ensure that their attic is equipped