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HOW AMERICAN FOUNDATION & BASEMENT REPAIRS IS RESPONDING TO THE CORONAVIRUS

American Foundation & Basement Repairs, LLC has continued to follow the data about the coronavirus, or COVID-19. We are committed to ensuring that procedures are in place to effectively defend against transmission to the best of our ability.

In relation to COVID-19, American Foundation echoes recommendations from OSHA and CDC, which include:

  • Employees practicing proper infection control and sterilization measures
  • Employees are required to frequently wash hands with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoid shaking hands
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Stay home when they are sick, and see a doctor immediately to be evaluated for COVID-19
  • If an employee becomes infected, we insist that he or she fully recovers before returning to work, and any employees who have traveled to areas with heightened levels of exposure are required to self-quarantine for 14 days

At this time, American Foundation & Basement Repairs, LLC is proceeding with inspections and projects as previously scheduled. We will continue to follow all government updates, guidance and reports, as well as local officials' and health departments' reports. Our clients and the general public will be provided updates to our operational status as necessary.

We are aware that some of our clients may experience financial hardship as a result of the Coronavirus. If you are impacted, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you in obtaining financing options.

Rest assured that the health and safety of our client's, their homes and the communities we serve are of paramount importance to all of us at American Foundation

Visit the CDC website for more information on the Coronavirus
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Vapor Barriers

Crawl Space Vapor Barriers

American Foundation & Basement Repairs, LLC offers the highest quality vapor barrier systems to help waterproof your crawl space. Vapor barriers are created to keep moisture out by protecting against contact with the earth and outside air. Moist crawl spaces can result in mold, dust mites, a variety of critters, and structural damage. Once mold contaminates your crawl space, it may turn into a health hazard and also damage your home's value. We have been installing vapor barriers in the Knoxville, Chattanooga, Asheville, Johnson City, and Cookeville areas for over 20 years and know which is right for you. Moisture in crawl spaces can result in mold, fungi and bugs which could eat away at wood framing.

Wet crawlspaces appeal to bugs and rodents like: termites, spiders, mice, rats in addition to snakes. It is evident that this can be a food chain effect. These critters can live inside your crawl space for generations and we've got to put a stop to it. We've got the power to prevent the moisture from getting into our homes when we focus on the source of the moisture. Sealing off a crawl space is different than a basement waterproofing because we can cover the floor and walls completely to close it off.

How The Barrier Works

A crawl space vapor barrier system involves 20-min 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with polyester-cord reinforcement. This is attached to the dirt floor and also epoxied to the wall surfaces. It is tear proof for service workers to crawl on and it is also safe to be utilized for storage-- unlike normal 6-mil plastic.

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Encapsulated Crawl Space

It's also a good idea to consider crawl space encapsulation if this area beneath your home has a moisture problem and adding insulation to help control the temperatures. With an effective vapor barrier and crawl space encapsulation system in place, you can rest easy knowing that there won't be any moisture, mold, or unwanted critters in the crawl space of your home. Combined with a sump pump system like the image to the right, this is the ultimate solution for keeping water out of your home, and keeping energy bills down.

Please call American Foundation & Basement Repair at 877-784-5636 today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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  • Vapor Barriers Vapor Barriers
  • Crawl Space Supports Foundation Supports
  • Crawl Space Insulation Insulation
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  • Crawl Space Encapsulation

    Crawl space encapsulation can be used to effectively seal off this area under your home from moisture, humidity, and unwanted pests.

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    Crawl Space Encapsulation

  • Vapor Barriers

    Crawl space vapor barriers are effective at controlling the levels of moisture and humidity under your home. Without moisture and humidity, you have no mold growth or wood rot.

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    Crawl Space Vapor Barriers

  • Crawl Space Supports

    We offer crawl space supports for stabilizing your crawl space. These are great for enhancing the structural integrity of your entire home.

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    Crawl Space Supports

  • Crawl Space Insulation

    Crawl space insulation can help you cut down on your heating and cooling costs each month.

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    Crawl Space Insulation

  • Sump Pumps

    Our crawl space sump pumps are designed to be able to handle the moisture in this area under your home. It's important to have a good handle on crawl space moisture so you don't end up with mold growth.

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    Crawl Space Sump Pump