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Do I have to have a sump pump if I seal my crawlspace?

The answer may be no. If there is no history of major water intrusion in your crawlspace, why would you pay hundreds of extra dollars for a sum pump. All you are doing is adding another mechanical system plus electrical to  solve a problem you don’t have. The truth is that almost all crawlspace will [...]

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Mold in the crawlspace

Often, RCS will inspect a crawlspace where the homeowner is worried about mold. All crawlspaces will have some amount of mold, even new construction. RCS can clean the mold in your crawlspace and return it to normal levels. We can apply an antifungal coating to prevent future mold growth on the exposed wood in the [...]

Dehumidifiers

RCS sells a complete line of dehumidifiers for crawlspaces and basements. RCS sells only premium dehumidifiers to our clients. We have found that you get what you pay for. A less expensive, do-it-yourself model from big box stores will not do the job. None of the brands the big box stores sells come with an [...]

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Wall insulation or not?

When a new home gets a sealed crawlspace, it almost always has the walls insulated. What about an existing home? 
In most cases, it is better to leave the existing batt insulation in the crawlspace.   The batt insulation is what most people have in their home. It fits in the spaces between the joists and is [...]

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