Problems Humidity Can Cause In Your Home
Excessive humidity is not a problem to be taken lightly. The issues it can cause are practically endless. Some of the biggest problems excessive moisture in your home can cause include:
Foundation damage
Wood rot
Toxic mold
Health concerns
Water is a powerful force and can do a lot of damage. For example, water can make its way into insignificant cracks in your foundation. When the weather gets cold, the water will freeze and expand. When it melts, it leaves cracks a little bigger than they were before. As you can imagine, this happening over and over can take foundation cracks from negligible to significant.
Another big problem excessive moisture can cause is wood-destroying organism invasion in Elizabeth City. These organisms include several types of mold, as well as wood-destroying pests like carpenter ants and termites. While carpenter ants and termites will only destroy your property, certain types of mold that invade your home are quite toxic and can lead to skin issues and even respiratory problems.
Water can also simply rot wood all on its own, even if it doesn’t attract pests. Water can penetrate the fiber of wood, and consistent exposure will cause the water to sink deeper and deeper below the surface of the wood, eventually softening it and weakening its structure. For all these reasons, it’s vital to keep your home free from excessive moisture.
Our Dehumidifier Services
At Albemarle Termite & Pest Control, the first thing we do when we come out to treat your house is to perform an initial inspection where we will measure the moisture levels in the wood of your home. If the moisture levels are high, we’ll start the appropriate treatments to deal with them. These treatments may include installing vapor barriers and sealing foundation flaws like cracks and chips that can let in moisture. Once we get existing moisture issues taken care of, it’s time to introduce industrial moisture barrier products.
We offer two main types of dehumidifiers: the Santa Fe Compact and the Santa Fe Oasis. We’ll determine which is best for you based on the square footage of the area. These units work overtime to make sure that condensation and humidity do not lead to moisture buildup that can further damage your home. We’ll install the system, including all the plumbing and wiring for the unit, so you never have to worry about humidity again.
The manufacturer offers a warranty of two years, and they offer an extended maintenance plan that you can elect to purchase. We’ll come out to change the filter and adjust the settings to ensure the unit is working as expected. We also warranty our work for the first year, and we offer the option to extend the plan on a year-to-year basis so that you have convenient, worry-free moisture control for the life of the unit.
The Two Best Dehumidifier Systems To Choose From
Starting at $3299
(Crawl Spaces <2600 Sq Ft*)
Includes:
- Installation of Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier
- Necessary Electrical Supply by Licensed Electrician
- Necessary PVC Plumbing from unit to outside foundation
- New 6-mil white vapor barrier at 100% coverage
- Sealing of all foundation Vents
- First Year Maintenance (Filters and settings) Included
- First Year “No Questions Asked Warranty”
- Warranty and Service Plan Option After Year One
*Square Footage Ranges are estimates of typical crawl spaces. Crawl spaces with obstructions or foundation sections may require more than one unit or a duct kit.
Starting at $3299
(Crawl Spaces <2600 Sq Ft*)
Includes:
- Installation of Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier
- Necessary Electrical Supply by Licensed Electrician
- Necessary PVC Plumbing from unit to outside foundation
- New 6-mil white vapor barrier at 100% coverage
- Sealing of all foundation Vents
- First Year Maintenance (Filters and settings) Included
- First Year “No Questions Asked Warranty”
- Warranty and Service Plan Option After Year One
*Square Footage Ranges are estimates of typical crawl spaces. Crawl spaces with obstructions or foundation sections may require more than one unit or a duct kit.
Kick Humidity To The Curb With Albemarle Termite & Pest Control
You should always take moisture control seriously. The costs of not doing so include wood rot, foundation issues, toxic mold, nasty pests, and more. These issues can threaten your wallet as well as your health, so you should never delay when it comes to humidity problems. If you have issues with moisture buildup from poor drainage or condensation under your house, don’t wait until these issues cause serious damage. Call the experts right away.
For the best humidity control in North Carolina, depend on the professionals at Albemarle Termite & Pest Control. We are trained in all the latest and greatest humidity-busting methods, and our moisture control devices are the best in the business. So give us a call or visit our contact page to schedule your crawl space inspection today!
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