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Q: We have
a crawl space under our house with 100% coverage moisture barrier
as recommended by an inspector. I recently had my annual termite inspection
and was disappointed that there was no change in this condition. He
said that the barrier was practically floating. With this problem,
of course, there is fungus and mold not to mention the odor. I don't
think it is plumbing related as I think my water bill would reflect
this. They say that there are many springs in this neighborhood. It
is very frustrating. We want to live here a long time. Who do I need
to call to deal with this problem?
A: Standing water can be a serious problem because in addition to
odor, fungus and mold could cause health problems for your family
and eventually damage building materials in your home. Since you may
be dealing with underground springs, I suggest you contact a soils
engineer to determine the source of the water and recommend ways to
divert it away from your house.
You can find a soils engineer by visiting our site at http://www.servicemagic.com,
and select the project category "Architects, Designers and General
Contractors." Once your soils engineer recommends some solutions,
you can return to our site to find the ideal landscaper or other Service
Professionals in your area to do the work.
Good luck!
Kathy Maynard |
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