Tag: crawl space FAQs

This is the time of year in the Puget Sound area where your home speaks to you. Whether it be in whispers of cold air whistling into your home’s structure from somewhere, or your floor creaking because of cold temperatures creeping into your home’s interior through the floorboards, you’d better pay attention to what your

Have you noticed your electrical bill spiking along with the temperature outside? Is your air conditioning unit struggling to maintain an even temperature throughout your home? If so, then your problem may be old insulation. Old insulation will make your home increasingly less energy efficient, and can also cause other significant problems – including health related

Homes utilize many different kinds of insulation, but closed-cell spray foam insulation is widely regarded as the most efficient. When considering different insulation types, however, it’s beneficial to take note of the energy efficiency rating, pricing, durability and overall value. Closed-Cell Vs. Other Types of Insulation Let’s explore the different forms of insulation and determine what

Did you know that your attic insulation performs some very important functions for your home? Attic insulation may be one of the most overlooked components of your home since you don’t see it every day. You probably never think about it and haven’t really considered just how critical attic insulation is to your health and home energy

We’ve heard lots of homeowners ask how often they should be checking in on their crawl spaces and attics. When should insulation be replaced? In which seasons should they pay more attention? How do they know when to do a thorough inspection, rather than a brief peek? We thought that creating a simple schedule for

Finding water in your crawl space is always an unpleasant surprise. Many homeowners don’t frequent their crawl spaces often, if ever. This means that water is usually discovered after a flood or heavy rainfall, or it can be due to unpleasant smells issuing from beneath the floorboards. If you’re in this boat, never fear! The Clean

An ordinary crawl space might house any number of systems, and they need just as much protection as you do. What goes on inside your crawl space? It’s not just a vacant, or mostly vacant, area underneath the house. Some houses have HVAC ductwork down there, and some have wiring and plumbing. Some have none

You might never go into your crawlspace, but that’s what we do best. You dust and vacuum regularly, but when was the last time you thought about cleaning your crawlspace? Many people don’t, at least not until there’s a problem. But some problems aren’t obvious until they affect your quality of life indoors. Maybe you’re