At
Scot-Free we think of ourselves as a homeowners best friend and we believe
you'll agree. Our moisture control service will help protect your crawlspace
home from foundation decay, prevent possible costly fuel waste and help protect
against termites and household pests.
Proper ventilation is crucial in preserving the wood foundation structures of
your home. Ventilation is the main defense against dampness, which leads
to foundation decay and costs homeowners approximately $1.5 billion in annual
repairs. Allergic diseases (asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, eczema, hives)
are some of the most common serious illnesses. Doctors have known for some time
that fungi (molds and mildew) play a large part in many people's allergic disease.
In fact, many allergists advocate very strict measures to try to control the
growth of molds in the homes of allergic patients.
| Homeowners can eliminate a source of mold by insuring proper under-floor ventilation and poly barrier. Installation of automatic ventilators and poly barrier will help protect your family's health against allergic disease. Molds will have a harder time growing; so less can seep up through the floors to infiltrate the carpets and air of your home. Children playing on the floor will be less exposed to sensitizing fungi, which can start the allergic problem. |  |
There's a lot under your home - pipes, heat ducts, sills, joists and sub flooring. Your whole house (your whole investment) rests on those wood silts. Wood is subject to deterioration from damp rot and attack by termites and pests. Proper ventilation is the major preventive of damp rot and a big help in your termite protection.