The Spooky Reality of a Damp Basement
A damp basement may not seem to be that big of a deal at first... you might think to yourself: "I don't even use my basement. Who cares if it's damp?". The reality is that even if you're not using your basement, the state of its environment is still effecting the health of the rest of your house. Air flows into the upper levels of your home from the basement. It brings all of the humidity from the basement with it. The effects to your home can include:
- Dust mites (the #1 indoor allergen)
- Sticking (or swollen) doors and windows
- Smelly damp carpets
- Buckling hardwood floors
- Condensation, rotting, and mold in your attic (as humid air escapes into your attic, it can condense against the cold ceiling or roof)
- Frost condensation and mold on the inside of the windows in cool weather
- Increased cooling bills (damp air takes more energy to cool)
- Increased heating bills (damp air takes more energy to heat)
- Mold upstairs
- Decreased life of roof sheathing and shingles
- Decreased life of the paint on the outside of your house
- Aggravated asthma and allergies
Don't let these things happen to you. Give us a call today to schedule your free no obligation quote and inspection and let us help you keep the damp-basement-scaries away!
