Protecting Your Home with Perma Dry Michigan
Water might be vital to human life, but when it comes to your home, excess moisture is the enemy. Almost every part of the typical Michigan house is vulnerable to water damage, including the foundation. Over time, moisture causes foundations to weaken, crack, and sink, damaging the building’s structural integrity.
Perma Dry Michigan provides comprehensive, cost-effective solutions to prevent moisture damage and keep your home’s foundation and basement or crawlspace dry. Our unique moisture prevention methods are a cost-effective way to prevent the most common moisture-related damage.
Understanding the Risks of Moisture Damage
Preventing water damage to your home’s foundation starts by understanding where the water is coming from. Water can infiltrate the foundation for several reasons, including:
- Improper drainage that allows wet soil to rest against the foundation
- Leaks or flooding from heavy rains in the crawlspace
- Plumbing problems inside your home
- Tree roots that grow too close to the foundation and cause cracks
- Improper construction techniques
Whatever the cause, it’s important to prevent moisture damage because the effects can harm your home and your health. In addition to issues with structural integrity due to shifting, moisture can cause wood to rot, contribute to mold and mildew growth, damage your home’s exterior, and make it difficult to open and close doors.
Crawlspace Solutions by Perma Dry Michigan
When you need crawlspace repair near Westland, MI, Perma Dry Michigan is ready to help with tailored solutions to solve the problem and prevent further damage. Our strategies to avoid moisture damage include creating a barrier to moisture and other hazards, like pests, and addressing issues like foundation cracks and improper drainage.
We specialize in encapsulation solutions for moisture control, a preventative solution to moisture damage. By encasing the entire crawlspace in thick sheets of plastic treated with a microbial solution, we can prevent moisture damage that causes foundation deterioration. The encapsulation process waterproofs the structural elements of the crawlspace, so there’s less chance of damaging rot and mold even if the unthinkable happens and the space floods.
The Perma Dry Michigan Advantage
Taking a proactive approach and protecting against water damage is far more cost-effective than dealing with the structural damage related to a wet foundation. Perma Dry Michigan has decades of experience dealing with foundation and crawlspace issues and begins every project with a thorough inspection and evaluation to identify any issues. Our experts will recommend a custom solution that prevents further deterioration while respecting your budget.
When you need crawlspace waterproofing to prevent moisture damage and foundation repair services, Michigan homeowners trust Perma Dry Michigan’s licensed and certified technicians for their expertise. From installing and repairing crawlspace encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and interior drainage systems to repairing foundation cracks, the team ensures that you have a dry foundation that stops the most common problems associated with moisture.
Maintenance Tips to Prevent Future Moisture Damage
Moisture damage prevention starts with maintenance, and there are things you as the homeowner can do to stop major problems before they start. Regular crawlspace and foundation inspections are critical to catching signs of trouble and addressing them before they spread. While things like warped floorboards, musty odors, or visible damage (like cracks in walls) indicate a problem, a professional inspection can identify hidden damage that needs attention.
Other effective moisture control techniques include:
- Addressing plumbing problems promptly
- Keeping gutters clear and downspouts directed away from your home to divert rainwater away from the foundation
- Trimming shrubs to allow plenty of airflow so the foundation can dry
- Addressing drainage issues on your property so water doesn’t pool around the foundation
Partner with Perma Dry Michigan for Foundation Peace of Mind
Putting off foundation and crawlspace repairs will put your home and family at risk and cost you more time and money than taking a proactive approach to prevent moisture damage. Partnering with Perma Dry Michigan for moisture control and foundation repairs offers more than an affordable solution: it’s an investment in your peace of mind.
If you have concerns about your home, contact Perma Dry Michigan at (734) 800-1355 for a free estimate or to learn more about affordable and effective encapsulation and foundation repair services.
