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  • Feb 2
    2022

    The Effects of Winter on Crawl Spaces


    Winter is the time of the year when a lot of households hunker down and enjoy their time indoors with guests and family. As a homeowner, however, you know that the season also brings a lot of other issues for you to deal with, such as cold weather causing problems…

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  • Nov 23
    2021

    Water in Crawl Spaces: What Are Its Consequences?

    Terms: Restoration

    It’s a common misconception that moisture is normal in below-grade spaces under your homes, like crawl spaces. However, excessive moisture in this part of your house comes with serious repercussions. What you want to have is a crawl space that stays dry no matter the season or weather. 

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  • Sep 3
    2021

    Crawl Space: Insulate or Encapsulate?


    Which is the more effective process, encapsulation or insulation? That depends entirely on how much water your crawl space takes in after a storm. To give homeowners all the details they need to make informed decisions, Special Touch Restoration has put together information on the differences between encapsulating and insulating…

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  • Mar 12
    2021

    How To Take Good Care of Your Crawl Space

    Terms: Restoration

    Your crawl space is the area in your home that is similar to a basement but much smaller (thus the term). It is a convenient place for plumbing, electrical and HVAC access and is typically vented to allow for circulation. However, like basements, crawl spaces are very prone to water…

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  • Jan 7
    2021

    What Is Crawl Space Encapsulation?


    Major problems can often cause a domino effect of smaller issues throughout your home. Fires, for example, are very destructive. However, once the fire is put out, you’ll have to call for fire and smoke restoration services to deal with the numerous problems that follow it. Floods are another example of major…

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