As these spring days bring rain showers, you may be noticing your yard holding more water. If your driveway typically washes out or your lawn is extra soggy, it may be time to think about installing a French drain. Drainage issues are more than a wet lawn or a driveway full of puddles, the bigger problem has to do with how your basement or crawlspace is handling the overflow. During a heavy rainstorm, water can accumulate around the foundation of the home and eventually seep into the basement because it doesn't have a drainage path. However, installing a French drain around the foundation helps to pull water away from the home and into the hollow drainage pipe.
Read More...Got Water in Your Crawl Space? PestGuard Solutions Can Help!
First, you might be wondering: "How does water get in my crawl space?" The most common reasons you or someone inspecting your home might find water in the crawl space are:
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The crawl space beneath your home is a dirt floor that is generally damp and filled with moisture. Moisture from the damp dirt floor evaporates and seeps into the air and insulation of your home. Your crawl space works as a sponge and will over time soak up moisture from the ground. While your crawl space sucks up moisture from the ground, your home is also sucking up moisture from the crawl space. This can lead to various home and pest control problems, including mold and fungi growth, damaged wood and foundations, pest control infestations and costly repairs.