How worried should Alabama homeowners be when doors and windows begin to stick? In some cases, doors or windows that become hard to open or close can be fixed with a few easy and low-cost do-it-yourself remedies such lubrication or hardware replacement. If sticky doors and windows become more frequent or severe, they could be warning you about worsening foundation problems underneath your home. How foundation trouble causes doors or windows to stick Virtually all homes tend to settle over time as materials age and supporting soil erodes or shifts. When settling occurs slowly and evenly, you mi ..read more

Mold in the crawl space can have several negative consequences for your home and health. Here are a few reasons why mold in the crawl space is considered bad: Indoor Air Quality: Mold releases spores into the air, which can spread throughout your home. Breathing in mold spores can lead to respiratory issues, allergies, and worsen existing respiratory conditions such as asthma. Structural Damage: Mold thrives in damp environments, and its presence indicates excess moisture in the crawl space. Over time, mold can cause wood rot and decay, compromising the structural integrity of your home’s fou ..read more

A flooded basement can do costly damage to your entire home. In addition to the obvious risk to interior finishes in the basement and any belongings stored there, receding flood water can also weaken your foundation and lead to expensive structural damage. The good news is, the experts at SoDry are here to help. This overview can help you assess your flooding risk and help you to prepare to protect your basement from flooding. Common causes of basement flooding Basement floods come in all levels of severity, from minor to major, and happen for a wide variety of reasons. Risk factors include th ..read more

Wood rot, sometimes known as dry rot, is a living fungus that can destroy the supporting structures of your home. Although wood rot fungus can attack just about any kind of frame house, structures with crawl spaces and low pier and beam foundations are especially vulnerable to hidden deterioration. How to recognize crawl space wood rot under your home Wood rot fungus usually comes in “white” and “brown” varieties. The science books say that the names have more to do with how they attack the wood than their visible color, which can vary a lot from white to many hues of yellow and brown. It fee ..read more

Are you buying a home with foundation problems in Alabama? Wondering if you should you fix it or ditch it? It’s no secret. The real estate market has been HOT and homes in Alabama are no exception. Just how hot? According to the Alabama Center for Real Education at the University of Alabama home sale prices in Alabama increased a whopping 15.3% in 2021. Yikes! As if rising prices weren’t hard enough on potential-buyers, due to the highly competitive market, inventory is also lower, making it more difficult than ever to find that dream home. Buying a Home with Foundation Problems With low inve ..read more

Crawl space homes are common in Alabama and so are the problems affecting them. Here are 3 of the most common dangers working against your crawl space home. Mold & Allergens – Wet, untreated crawl spaces can quickly become home to mold and allergens that creep into the living areas of your home. To prevent or remedy this problem, consider crawl space encapsulation & dehumidifier. Water Intrusion – Unsealed crawl space home with poor-or-no drainage can hold excess water, creating the perfect environment for mold, pests and structural decay. To prevent or remedy this, consider crawl spac ..read more

Does your house need to be leveled? As much as homeownership costs and upkeep might frustrate you sometimes, we’re not talking about clearing the site with a bulldozer. In this case, “leveling” refers to restoring like-new alignment to a home that has settled unevenly. If you haven’t heard of the term before, house leveling is really just another way of saying “foundation repair”, and the lingo often shows up on popular home restoration television shows and home improvement vlogger video channels. Leveling (best left to experienced foundation repair professionals) can be done on virtually any ..read more

Crawl space encapsulation has become a hot topic for Alabama homeowners. Alabama’s warm and humid conditions can invite a variety of problems into your crawl space that, left unattended, could threaten the structural integrity of your home and could even expose your family to hidden health risks. As a trusted provider of crawl space waterproofing and air quality services in Alabama, we get the following questions a lot from concerned homeowners. What is crawl space encapsulation? How does crawl space encapsulation work? How much does it cost to encapsulate my crawl space? We’ve put toget ..read more

How to maintain your foundation: 6 things every Alabama homeowner should know When it comes to maintaining your foundation (basement, slab or crawl space) during periods of hot, dry weather, watering your foundation as a home protection practice can help you avoid foundation repair. Here are 6 things every property owner should know. Setting up a simple foundation inspection and watering routine is easy and can help you prevent costly repairs down the line. A quick review of foundation basics To reduce a complex subject down to one sentence, a good foundation needs solid contact with stable so ..read more

Unwanted water is one of the top causes of basement and foundation trouble for homeowners in the Alabama area. There are several ways that water can seep into your basement or crawl space and weaken the structural elements of your home. If these conditions linger for any length of time, they may also lead to health issues for you and your family on top of the property risk. There are a number of ways that unwanted water can enter your home. Natural causes like weather, soil conditions, ground water changes and geological pressure on the structural parts that support your home can be an early ..read more