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The Drying Company serving Carson, VA
Expert Ductwork Sealing, Home Energy Audits, & Insulation Contractor
The Drying Co. is an authorized dealer of the nationally renowned Dr. Energy Saver network. The Dr. Energy Saver network is comprised of the best energy-conservation contractors across the country. We are not just another contractor company, we specialize in improving your home's current energy efficiency issues. You'll receive the maximum energy and cost-saving results with the least amount of hassle. We offer a wide range of services including:
- Attic Insulation
- Crawl Space Insulation
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Blown-in Insulation
- Rigid Foam Insulation
- Ductwork Sealing
- Home Energy Audits
- And More!
Spray Foam Insulation Contractor
Spray foam insulation is the best choice for insulation if you’re looking to increase your comfort & decrease your energy bills. Spray foam insulation is truly the best option for home insulation and here are a few reasons why. Spray Foam Insulation provides an air barrier due to its ability to fill gaps and cracks. It is also great at staying in the hard to reach areas because of its super-adhesive qualities. Unlike fiberglass and cellulose insulation, spray foam insulation is waterproof. Water will not be able to pass through the foam which makes it an extremely durable and long-lasting product. Lastly, spray foam insulation is foolproof. Spray foam is sprayed as a liquid and then expands and hardens to fill voids and gaps. There is never any chance for an area to be missed or void to form. Once cured, spray foam insulation will stay in place for decades to come and will never shift or settle like fiberglass. To ensure your home has the best insulation available and your energy bills are low, switch to spray foam insulation today!
Blown-in & Attic Insulation
Blown-in insulation is often called blow-in or blown insulation, but it doesn’t matter what you call it. What does matter is how well it keeps your home insulated. Many people are under the impression that their attic has enough insulation, however, 9 out of 10 times it does not. In a nationwide study, it was found that the average American attic only has about 1/3 enough insulation to keep the home properly insulated. That is where blown-in insulation comes in. Blown-in insulation is blown into your attic and forms a dense layer that will ensure heat will not escape through the top of your home. Having an attic that is properly insulated can cut heating and cooling costs but up to 20%. What are you waiting for? Call or click today to schedule a FREE blown-in or attic insulation estimate!
Our Complete Insulation Service Include:
- Crawl Space Insulation
- Blown Fiberglass Insulation
- Cellulose Insulation
- Rigid Foam Insulation
- Floor Insulation
- Wall Insulation
Carson’s Go-to Basement Waterproofing Company
The last thing any homeowner wants for their home is water damage. While water in the basement can be critical, it is not irreparable, especially when you partner with The Drying Company. At The Drying Company, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a dry and healthy basement environment for each of our clients so that you no longer have to worry about a wet basement plummeting the value of your home.
We begin by examining your basement to pinpoint the source of the water problem. To do so, we utilize a combination of Hydrostatic Pressure and The Clay Bowl Effect. From there, we are able to install a waterproofing solution catered to your needs so that your basement will remain healthy and dry for the long haul. We offer a number of basement waterproofing solutions, including:
- Waterproof Wall Coverings
- French drain systems
- Sump Pumps
- Dehumidifiers
- Crack Repair
- And more!
Crawl Space Repair Experts
Crawl spaces are frequently neglected by homeowners because they are hidden away under our homes. Ignoring your home’s crawl space seems inconsequential, but disregarding your crawl space can lead to potentially critical problems. The air that flows through your home will eventually pass through your crawl space, taking with it pollen, mold spores, and various contaminants that prosper in the moist, cold, and dirty atmosphere of a vented crawl space.
In addition to leaving you and your family vulnerable to these contaminants, a vented crawl space can also result in expensive drafts that make for chilly temperatures in the higher floors. This issue is worsened by the utilization of fiberglass insulation that can become ineffective and soggy in the moist environment. These issues significantly decrease the energy efficiency of your entire home.
Luckily, The Drying Company can reconstruct your crawl space so that what once was a hazard to your home becomes a resource. We provide a variety of crawl space solutions, such as:
- Crawl Space Insulation
- Crawl Space Encapsulation
- Crawl Space Support Jacks
- Crawl Space Dehumidifiers
- And More!
Reliable Gutter Installation in Carson
Having gutters that don’t need to be cleared out every time it rains is every homeowner’s dream. At The Drying Company, our experts will install the perfect gutters to help protect your home from water damage. The GutterShutter gutter system is designed with premium-grade aluminum so it won’t bend under heavy debris. Our patented gutters and gutter guards also prevent debris from clogging up your gutters and never detach from your property, so you have one less thing to worry about! Better protect your home from damage with the help of your local GutterShutter dealer in Carson.
Reliable foundation repair solutions
When you need effective foundation repair solutions that stabilize your home while preventing future structural damage, contact the professionals at The Drying Company. We know how the latest tools and strategies will ensure the most reliable results. So, whether you are dealing with foundation settlement, sagging floors above the crawl space, sticking windows and doors, or basement wall cracks, we fix these foundation problems and more!
Our foundation repair solutions include:
- Push Piers
- Helical Piers
- Crawl Space Jacks
- And More!
Get a free foundation repair estimate to learn more. We serve homeowners in Carson and nearby!
This homeowner in Carson, Virginia called us at The Drying Company to discuss moisture issues within their crawl space. A Home Performance Advisor was sent out to investigate and draw up some possible solutions.
Upon inspection, we noticed that many of the fiberglass insulation batts residing in the floor joists were damp and sagging. Moisture entering through the foundation walls and rising from the dirt flooring is being absorbed by the fiberglass and is causing it to pull apart and fall to the floor in chunks, exposing the subfloor and floor joists. The exposed areas were covered with mold and mildew growth. This can occur on organic materials when the relative humidity is at least 60% with warm temperatures.
We noticed that there was a flimsy 6-mil vapor barrier underneath the fallen fiberglass and other debris. It was ripped in many places, exposing the dirt floor, and allowing the earth’s moisture to rise into the crawl space and raise the relative humidity. This ineffective liner has the durability of a trash bag and will continue to tear when service people crawl on top of it.
The next things we inspected were the foundation walls and open vents lining them. The open vents were allowing outside air and moisture to freely enter the crawl space and become trapped, affecting the environment and relative humidity. Small critters and creatures can also enter the crawl space through these vents. Efflorescence was also visible on the foundation walls. This occurs when moisture seeps through the porous cinderblock walls, bringing along with it the salts and sediments to the surface, leaving behind a powdery, chalky substance.
With the homeowner concerned about all these moisture problems, we drew up a proposal to solve these issues and bring the crawl space into the conditioned area of the home. If the homeowner agrees to our proposals, we would first focus on removing the existing vapor barrier and debris from the crawl space. Then we would remove the fiberglass insulation batts from the floor joists so we could address the mold and mildew growth.
Once the fiberglass batts are all removed, we would apply an antimicrobial called Shockwave to eliminate the mold growth from the wooden floor joists and subfloor. The mold can also grow back if the relative humidity and environment are not controlled.
We would then focus our attention on the crawl space floor. A 20-mil heavy-duty CleanSpace vapor barrier would be used to cover the dirt floor and protect the crawl space from the earth’s moisture. It would get wrapped around all piers and mechanically fastened to the foundation walls six to eight inches above outside grade. All seems would be sealed with a special vinyl tape.
Once the CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed, we would move on to the foundation walls, where we suggested blocking all open vents with precisely cut foam board pieces and seal them with can foam. Then we would spray over them with a closed-cell spray foam, which at 1½ inches thick, acts as an air barrier vapor retarder. A two-inch viewing strip is left at the top of the walls for termite inspectors.
The last thing we suggest adding is a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, which will help us regulate the relative humidity and better control the environment in the crawl space. The dehumidifier circulates dry air around the crawl space while sucking moisture out of the space.
If the homeowner moves forward with our proposal, they will get the benefits of having a healthier environment underneath their home and lower energy costs. If you or someone you know has any similar issues, then please call us at The Drying Company. We will help you and your home keep the outside, outside!
We met this homeowner at the Spring Home and Garden Show in Richmond. They invited us to their Carson, VA home to help them address some concerns in their attic. They had a radiant barrier installed on the rafters and little insulation on the ceiling. They were experiencing some discomfort in their home and had some rooms that were too hot and too cold. The homeowners were looking for a solution to make their home more comfortable.
We also found that there were cavities on either side of the chimney. These cavities created an “air super-highway” allowing conditioned air to rush up toward the top of the house into the unconditioned attic.
To make the home more comfortable, we recommended installing a new blanket of cellulose insulation at an R-49 on the attic floor and filling the cavities on either side of the chimney. Cellulose is 85% recycled material, such as newspaper, and 15% new material. Because it is made of fine particles, the material allows for less air space than fiberglass alternatives, offering a higher R-value per inch. Properly insulating the attic reduces the transfer of heat or cold in the attic to the ceiling and into the rooms below. This transfer of heat is what results in the discomfort the homeowners are experiencing. We installed a dam around the attic access to prevent insulation from falling out when it was opened. Finally, we suggested insulating the scuttle access. Without insulation, the access is a large hole that allows the conditioned air to escape and hot and cold air to radiate down into the living space. If the homeowners choose to proceed with the project, they will be more comfortable in their home, experience fewer drafts, and see lower energy bills.
