As a homeowner, you likely only think about waterproofing when you smell your musty basement or notice visible moisture on the walls or in the air. But the moisture you don’t see may be slowly driving up your energy bills.
Waterproofing can help you save on your utility and home upkeep costs.
Energy Costs and Excess Moisture
Summers throughout Middle Tennessee are humid, and that heavy air can make its way into your home, making it warmer than it has to be. In turn, your air conditioning system is forced into hard labor to help you reach and maintain your desired indoor temperature. It’s a constant struggle that means higher energy bills for you.
Waterproofing your home can help by drastically reducing outside humidity from seeping in through the foundation, walls, and crawlspace. This means your living area stays drier, and your HVAC can cool more efficiently instead of struggling to simply dehumidify the air.
Insulation Damage
Moisture means mold, and mold is destructive to your home’s insulation. When insulation gets bogged down with moisture, its R-value (the ability to resist heat) drops. This means it’s less effective at trapping air and makes it much easier for heat to enter your home in the summer and escape in the winter. This again forces your heating and cooling systems to work extra hard, which can push your energy bills over the edge. More alarmingly, mold growth can also be a catalyst for health concerns, particularly in those with existing respiratory issues.
Waterproofing helps keep your environment dry. This means that mold doesn’t have a chance to grow in the first place because your insulation isn’t wet. Dry insulation retains its ability to maintain your home’s temperature, and no mold means fewer potential stuffy noses for your family.
Benefits of Crawlspace Encapsulation
If you’ve never considered crawl space encapsulation, now is the time. The empty area between your home and the ground can cost you in energy loss and moisture issues. An unsealed crawlspace means more humidity enters your entire house. And remember, much of the air inside of your home originates from this potentially mold-filled area.
Ultimately, crawlspace encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and other methods to keep your home moisture-free are smart ways to reduce humidity and look out for your family’s health. Barrier Waterproofing’s experts can help you keep your home safe, clean, and dry. Our technicians are here to help with a solution that saves you money and won’t break the bank. Call us today and stay dry indoors all summer long.
