What is Going on Under Here? Many times we have received calls from homeowners who either look under their home to find that some surfaces are damp to the touch or have been told by a contractor that their crawlspace is wet. They call a plumber or investigate on their own and find no plumbing leaks. They call their HVAC technician who verifies that their air handler and unit are performing correctly and not leaking. They check their gutters and flashing around decks and can’t find where the water is coming from. If this sounds like your crawlspace, the answer might simply be that the water is coming from the outside air.

Is my insulation working? This is a question we are often asked by homeowners who have lived in their homes for ten or more years and have begun to notice issues associated with old insulation. You may notice your energy bills increasing or your floors getting colder in the winter than they used to. You may notice a musty or damp odor in parts of your home that were not there before. Here are a few indicators that your insulation may no longer be performing as intended.

How Often Should I Replace My Moisture Barrier? This is a question often asked by homeowners. The short answer is that a high quality moisture barrier should never need replacement. If the barrier you have in place is a quality material, it will not delaminate or break down over time. Here are a few signs that your barrier may need replacement: