EZ Breathe makes a Difference

I was asked recently what was meant on a Home Inspection Report ordered by the buyer on a recent Real Estate transaction. It said the crawl space had "Mold" or a "Mold like substance" in the crawl space.

I told her she wasn't alone; we get that calls like that everyday. Many homes built in the southeast suffer from poor moisture management. The mold is most likely aspergillus or penicillium, both very common in the crawl space. Crawl Space mold which exists because of excess moisture, can cause allergies and affect your family's health. A plumbing leak, poorly installed vapor barrier, water intrusion in the crawl space, or just warm humid air entering the crawl space resulting in condensation could be the source.

Alone or in combination these conditions will lead to mold growth. We recommend removal of any standing water, having a proper barrier installed with 100% of the ground covered, repairing plumbing leaks, if any, treating the wood with an appropriate fungicide and installing an EZ Breathe unit. This will serve as a dehumidifier, air purifier, and ventilation system and will keep the crawl space humidity below 50% and not allow mold to grow.

Let's talk Crawl Space Solutions

Water damages wood. Plain and simple, but in addition to this, water leads to mold and mildew which can then lead to fungus and all sorts of nasty issues in your crawl space. As Pest Control Operators, we've known that the crawl space was a problem for over 40 years. See, as the building envelope tightened, the air flow became constricted and a suction like process began to take place.

Up to fifty per cent of the air you breathe on the first floor of your home comes from your crawl space. If your crawl space is dank, damp and moldy, exactly what kind of air do you think you're breathing? And if your crawl space has standing water in it, just imagine what all that moisture is doing to your floor joists and your insulation. Not good. Additionally, wet, dark spaces are perfect breeding grounds for several types of pest including the ever dreaded termites!

At Ameri Care Services, we began researching crawl space problems and ways to solve them over ten years ago. And we we're not alone. Others throughout the U.S. are also delving into this problem and discovering better ways to prevent the mold and moisture from damaging your property.

Ok, now we all realize that a crawl space, by its very nature, is kind of creepy. And most homeowners probably never even go there - why should they. And even if you're ok with living with whatever is "down" there, when you go to sell your home, whatever is "down" there could be a problem.

Home Inspectors are required to report any sign of a mold or mold like substance. If you have water in your crawl space, you are very likely to have mold or a mold like substance.
So, what are you going to do? Call us, of course. Peggy Layne deals with the science of crawl space every single day. She knows her stuff. Peggy can set up a day and time for one of our inspectors to come to your home and find out exactly what is "down" there, FREE. Yep, all our inspections are free.

When he's done, we'll put a report together for you, with pictures, and if there is a problem, we'll tell you about it and offer a couple of solutions depending on your desired comfort level.
We have all kinds of choices and methods that can be used to eradicate the moisture and keep it away from your wood.

So call us today or check out our website at http://www.americareservices.com/. We're ready to serve!

Water in the Crawl Space can cause "BIG PROBLEMS"

You know when I started this company almost twenty years ago, I told myself (as I was the only employee - LOL) that I would make certain that each customer received outstanding service each and every day. It was my promise to myself and to my customers. As we grew and with each new hire, I told the new team member that the most important thing of all was "outstanding, exceptional customer service."

Of course, when it was just me, it was easy to control. Once you begin adding employees, as much as you try, the bottom line is that unless you instill your business beliefs thoroughly into your worker, he or she may not follow the guidelines of service you've set in place exactly to the letter. That's where quality control comes in; still, you cannot know that each and every person will do what needs to be done and treat each and every customer exactly as they should be treated with respect, courtesy, kindness and thoughtfulness.

Today begins my blog. What I hope to accomplish with this effort is to offer another dimension to our customer service. It is not good enough to offer good customer service. We must offer exceptional customer service. Visit my blog to learn more about what you can do to help control pests in and around your home, how you can take steps to insure your family is being protected, and to learn a little more about entomology (the study of bugs).

I'll also be offering up some tips about mold and mildew and other moisture management issues in your crawl space. You can visit our website anytime at http://www.americareservices.com/ or call us on our local number or toll free numbers. I've listed them and they'll stay posted on this blog for easy reference for you.

Hey, it's a whole new world, and Ameri Care Termite and Pest Control is changing a bit every day to guarantee you receive exceptional customer service. We have competitive prices and quick turn around times, so if you haven't experienced the difference, give us a shout.
Next time - we'll start talking "termite" - it's about time for swarm season