If you’re like many homeowners, then you want to do what you can to protect your house from damage. However, crawlspaces are areas of the home that are often ignored but could benefit from crawlspace waterproofing services. Crawlspaces can provide pests with easy access to your home, allowing them to enter and damage the building’s structure. Continue reading to learn why you should consider crawlspace encapsulation in Baltimore if you want to protect your home from pests.
When a crawlspace isn’t sealed, it can give critters like rats, mice, raccoons, opossums, termites, and cockroaches an easy way to access your home. Crawlspaces can be attractive to these pests because they are often cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter due to your home’s air conditioning. Also, these spaces are prone to excess moisture, and water will always be attractive to pests and animals. Finally, the excess water in a crawlspace can cause wood in the structure to rot, making it highly attractive to termites. For these reasons, scheduling crawlspace waterproofing services and installing a crawlspace dehumidifier is an excellent way to help protect your home.
