Read our collection of articles for foundation repair, mold and other services we offer, as well as helpful tips for your home from Crossroads Foundation Repair.

The Top 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Neglect Your Crawlspace

In terms of functionality, a crawlspace may seem relatively useless to most homeowners. They offer less traditional storage space (if any usable) than an unfinished basement, and you certainly aren’t dreaming of watching the big games like you would be in a newly finished basement living space. But a crawlspace, if left neglected can cause major headaches all year round. Here are three good reasons to take a look around your crawlspace to make sure your home is fully cared for: Nobody likes cold floors in the morning! That’s right, an unprotected crawlspace can become [...]

By |2023-08-11T09:40:32-04:00January 10, 2019|Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair|

Demystifying Your Home Dehumidifier

If you have a damp basement, you might already own or may be contemplating the merits of a dehumidifier to help remedy the problem.  This is a great start! Damp basements can cause all sorts of problems, including mold, mildew and the possibility over time of rotting of your foundation support structures. But you may wonder, will any dehumidifier work? How does a dehumidifier operate? Dehumidifiers have a fan inside the unit that pulls in high moisture air from surrounding areas. Inside the unit, cooling coils lower the temperature of the air that passes by [...]

By |2023-08-11T09:39:57-04:00November 29, 2018|Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair|

Is white mold in my basement toxic?

Finding white mold in your basement can immediately spark unwanted worry and anxiety for any homeowner. You may be wondering, “Is white mold in my basement toxic? Is this a dangerous risk to my family and my home? What can I do to prevent it from growing and spreading?” Many homeowners ignore the urgency of seemingly harmless mold until it spreads into a serious infestation, so it’s important to know what to look for and how to prevent mold from growing in your basement. Before you grab the sponges, rubber gloves, and face masks, there [...]

By |2023-08-11T09:37:22-04:00June 18, 2018|Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair|
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