Crawl space moisture and mold
Humid air entering vented crawl spaces condenses on cool surfaces, causing mold and wood rot.
Crawl Space EncapsulationSoutheast & Gulf Coast · NC
Basement waterproofing in North Carolina
Hot, humid summers, mild winters and hurricane exposure along the coast. The Piedmont around Charlotte and the Triangle has red clay soils; the coastal plain is sandy and flat with shallow groundwater; the mountains are steep and rainy.
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What kinds of foundations do homes in North Carolina have?
Crawl spaces are the most common foundation across the state, with slabs in newer subdivisions and basements mainly in the mountains and on sloped Piedmont lots.
What basement and foundation problems are most common in North Carolina?
Red clay runoff
Piedmont clay sheds water at the surface, sending it toward foundations on poorly graded lots.
Yard Drainage, Grading & DownspoutsHurricane rain
Tropical systems can drop days of rain, flooding crawl spaces and basements inland.
Crawl Space DrainageWhich North Carolina cities have local guides?
Which parts of North Carolina are covered?
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- Greensboro
- Durham
- Winston-Salem
- Fayetteville
- Wilmington
- Asheville
What do North Carolina homeowners ask most?
Is crawl space encapsulation worth it in North Carolina?
In humid areas it often is. Sealing vents, laying a heavy vapor barrier and running a dehumidifier typically lowers moisture that causes mold, musty smells and sagging floors.
Does my contractor need a North Carolina license?
Projects over the state's dollar threshold require a general contractor license from the state board. Ask for the license number and check it on the board's website.
Where can I verify this information about North Carolina?
- 1U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: MoldGuidance on moisture control and keeping indoor humidity low to prevent mold.
- 2FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in North Carolina is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 3USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in North Carolina.
- 4NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate NormalsAverage precipitation, snowfall and temperatures for weather stations near North Carolina.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
Wet basement or cracked foundation in North Carolina?
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