There are three things that destroy materials in general, wood in particular: water, heat and ultra-violet radiation. Of these, water is by far the most important. |
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| In crawlspaces, built in a high water table, a stand-alone sump pit and pump cannot adequately eliminate water from its source. Water in some areas has to rise about 2 to 6 inches before it will ever reach the pit. Water must be intercepted before it surfaces above ground level. A wet enviroment is very unhealthy and destructive. Mold thrives and reproduces by producing airborne spores by the millions, and some molds are toxic. Rot and decay occur in wet enviroments causing structural damage. |
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Water tables rise on the outside of your foundation causing horizontal hydrostatic pressure on your foundation. The pressure must be relieved below the crawl space surface, therefore we dig a trench around the perimeter, grading the trench toward the sump pit. We then install 4" perforated tile with a gravel backfill. After grading the crawl space level, we install a vapor barrier to keep the moisture in the ground. |
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Now there is a real solution to
Wet crawl spaces -
The AmeriSystem -
Developed by Americrawl Inc. |
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Installing our AmeriBrite system over the AmeriSystem isolates the home from the earth completely and eliminates the airflow of odors and humidity from entering the living areas of your home.
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The best solution is to install a sub-floor drainage system around the inside perimeter of the basement floor. Many homes experience water intrusion because existing footing drains clog with mud. The AmeriGuard System is designed to be separated from the mud under the floor by sitting it on top of the foundation’s footer so it will never clog. (see picture on the right) Other waterproofing systems sit in the dirt and mud beside the footer, leaving it susceptible to clogging. Our state-of-the-art system performs better and longer than the old fashioned corrugated black pipe or French drain tile systems offered by other companies. |
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