The Great Crawl Space Awakening 101.1
mold - poisonous particulate matter - dust mite allergens - dampness - radon exposures
Understanding the Implications - Chronic Respiratory Poisoning!!
FACT: dust mites defecate 20 times a day, the fecal droppings & carcass decay become particulate matter that is pulled into your home via the 'stack effect'
FACT: dust mites thrive in humid environments such as crawl spaces & rank 2nd in the department causes for the worst allergens
FACT: according to the EPA 15-20% of ALL respiratory diseases come from poor indoor air quality, likely much higher % from homes with crawl spaces
- DANGERS from an unmanaged crawl space
- mold spore particulate matter
- rodent & insect diseases
- vermin feces particulate matter
- dampness & funguses
- exposure to higher levels of RADON
- fiberglass particulate matter
- pesticide particulate matter
- volatile organic compounds
.......
the list goes on & on
- Diseases associated w/ poor indoor air quality
- ASTHMA
- COPD
- HEART DISEASE
- Rhinitis
- Lung Cancer
- other Cancers
- Alzheimer's
- Sick-Building-Syndrome
...... the list goes on & on
RESPIRATORY & HEALTH advisory: if you or a loved one have a crawl space & are experiencing any breathing issues make sure your doctor is aware that you live on a crawl space. If you are unsure if your crawl space is healthy HOME MECHANIX today for a free crawl space health check up.
Indoor air quality ....
you breathe the air down there
Understanding 'the stack affect' is important if you live on a crawl space & keeping it clean & dry becomes clear. The micro particulates of mold spores, fungi, dust mites, vermin feces, poisons, & the such originates in the crawl space get 'sucked up' through the cracks & crevasses that are in your floor & walls. Contaminants can be measured to an alarming rate in the air we breathe on the top side of the crawl space. If you suffer from any respiratory disease, make sure your doctor is aware you live on a crawl space & please keep it clean.
HOME MECHANIX
understands how to repair your crawl space to a state of excellence & how to maintain it. Call us today to have the health of your crawl space examined for FREE..
757-290-9090
Rodents .... Enemy #2
Where there is a hole as small as a dime, they will find their way in. Rats & mice are carriers of diseases & filth. They destroy $100s of millions in crawl spaces every year. Wreaking havoc on insulation, soiling vapor barriers & the chewing of electrical wires which can cause fires. If unchecked rodents will destroy your crawl space in a manner of months. Rat poisons eventually break down into particulates that are vacuumed into your home via the 'stack affect'. The moist dark environment of a crawl space offers rodents shelter & a safe haven from predators. They will reproduce quickly & flourish.
HOME MECHANIX will close off any & all vermin entry points within your crawl space while repairing it. This is a standard service that we offer with all crawl space repairs.
RADON..... #1 lung cancer for nonsmokers, #2 overall
Radon levels in crawl spaces can be 2 or 3 times higher than normal levels & is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. The containment of a crawl space traps in organic gases causing the concentration levels to go up. Fresh air flow & a proper ground covering is what is in order to keep this bad gas & his buddy Benzene in check. The heavier the mil of the poly, the better the protection from ground gases.
HOME MECHANIX
will tape seal the ground covers over lapping panels to prevent the gases from escaping into the center of the crawl space. This forces the gases to the edge of the poly allowing them to escape out the foundation vents. Call today to mitigate the gases...
757-290-9090
