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Clogged Gutters Cause Water to Seep into Your Crawl Space in Knoxville TN

Just because your crawl space is under your house and you never go down there, doesn’t mean it’s okay to have a damp or wet dirt crawl space. The fact is, a dry crawl space is much healthier for you and your family and addressing the cause of your wet crawl space should be done immediately.

 

The negative effects of a wet crawl space and how your clogged gutters can cause major health problems

Water in your crawl space gets there predominantly by rainwater seepage from the surrounding soil after heavy rains. If your gutters are leaking due to cracks, holes, or clogged with debris, the water will spill over the sides during heavy rainstorms and run down the sides of your foundation walls. As the water builds up at the bottom of your crawl space foundation it creates “Hydrostatic Pressure” at the base of your foundation. This will force the water into your dirt crawl space, effectively flooding the floor below your living space.

Rainwater flooding your crawl space isn’t good, but the water itself won’t ruin your home. It’s the water vapor, moisture and high humidity that comes with it, that causes rot, mold, energy loss, and attracts bugs and critters. And these problems don’t just stay down in your crawl space. 50% of the air you breathe upstairs in your living space comes from below – this means mold spores, musty smells (caused by mold growth), and humid air that dust mites love. What is in your crawl space is in your home!

3 major problems caused by leaking gutters creating a wet crawl space

Standing water in your dirt crawl space is unhealthy for you and your family and so is damage such as mold and wood rot. However, your crawl space doesn’t have to be flooded to be a major health risk.  The numerous ways a wet or damp crawl space can impact your family’s health are surprising and scary.

 

Mold

Mold requires two things to thrive… 1. Moisture. 2. Organic material, (like wood, paper, and cardboard). A clogged rain gutter that leaks rainwater down the foundation wall and into your crawl space creates all the moisture needed for mold to grow. And, your crawl space has plenty of wood and other organic materials for mold to have a picnic.

And the wet crawl space news keeps getting worse. The fact is, mold releases airborne spores that eventually make their way upstairs into your living space. Mold in your crawl space is NOT good for your health or your property value. Nobody wants to buy a house with mold, or musty smells!

Dust Mites & Pests

Dust mites are the #1 indoor allergen in the USA. They thrive in moist, humid environments, so they are in their element in homes with a dirt crawl space and leaking rain gutters. Dust mites are microscopic parasites that live in your bedding, carpet, and furniture. Dust mite droppings are invisible to the human eye, and they hover in the air and can exacerbate allergies and asthma. And these conditions are bot just good for dust mites, pests like termites, spiders, mice, rats, and snakes thrive in damp, moist, and flooded dirt crawl spaces as well. Ughh!

 

Higher Energy Bills

Once your dirt crawl space becomes wet or damp with rainwater seeping in due to clogged or broken gutters, you will see your home costs more to heat and cool. The scientific explanation is that damp air takes more energy to heat or cool than dry air, and the more energy you use, the higher your energy bills are.

Call Glide Force Gutters today, and keep your crawl space dry from leaking rainwater running down your foundation and into your crawl space.

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Call, text or email us today to schedule your gutter cleaning, and protect your home from flooding and roof damage.

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Wonderful ServiceBy Shannon on Jul 15, 2021
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These guys are the best! Honest and fair priced, they were willing to go above and beyond for me. Couldn't recommend more! Will for sure call again for any gutter work needs I have!
GreatBy Heather Wade on May 05, 2021
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Outstanding Service!By Kristie Chiles Arp on Apr 14, 2021
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From Day 1, this family-owned business provided OUTSTANDING and prompt service! They even sent me 3 videos of the progress they were making since I had to leave our home while they were cleaning the gutters. They thoroughly explained EVERYTHING and did not charge me the highest quote offered. We will definitely be a...
Best Gutter Services Hands downBy Mike Lewis on Dec 04, 2020
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They get to every gutter safely thanks to their specialized equipment & they show you before & after fotos & videos. They also chase out the downspouts to make sure all the water moves away from your home as it should. Amazing!
They do what they say....PERIOD.By Greg Fine on Sep 06, 2020
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Jim and Cheryl were delightful to work with. They were friendly, repsonsive and DEPENDABLE; a rare thing these days. The technology they use is second to none and it just works! The job performance was excellent. They went above and beyond my expectations. The knowledge of gutter systems and gutter maintenance is top-notch. I have found my gutter company from now on!
Gutter GeniusBy AdriAnne Kothe on Jun 30, 2020
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Jim and Cheryl are incredible at what they do. They not only cleaned out our gutters, they were not leaving until they were sure they were running away from the house properly. They found 2 places where our drain pipes were crushed. They fixed both of them and added an overflow...
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