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The Drying Company serving Water View, 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
Water View’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 Water View
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 Water View.
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 Water View and nearby!
A Water View, VA homeowner reached out to us because they had noticed moisture issues in their crawl space. The insulation was saturated, and they were concerned that the joists were compromised. They wanted to repair the damage and protect their home from future problems.
At the inspection, we discovered that moisture and bulk water were a chief concern. Water had eroded a trench around the perimeter of the foundation walls. This water evaporates into the crawl space raising relative humidity (RH). In addition, moisture was dumping into the crawl space through open vents and water vapor was rising from the earth. As the RH increases over 60%, mold and mildew growth can begin. Moisture is absorbed by porous materials such as the wood substructure of the home and fiberglass insulation.
The fiberglass insulation is damaged by the moisture, which degrades the fibers causing them to pull apart and fall. The added weight of the moisture also causes the batts to fall away from the floors. The wood also absorbs water, increasing its wood moisture content. When the wood moisture content reaches about 19% or higher, wood rot can begin. If left untreated, this can lead to significant damage to the foundation.
To address the moisture concerns and protect the foundation and home from further damage we proposed an interior foundation drainage system and crawl space encapsulation. First, we want to install a drainage system that will collect the bulk water flowing into the crawl space and direct it to a sump pump. A drainage system is necessary even when encapsulating because bulk water can penetrate the vapor barrier, which is only designed to be a vapor suppression system, not deter excess water.
We then want to treat any mold and mildew with an antimicrobial, to kill the mold. Then, we would seal the crawl space from the earth’s moisture using the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. CleanSpace is a heavy-duty crawl space liner designed to withstand being crawled on by service persons. When installed, CleanSpace is sealed at all seams, wrapped around all piers and sealed, and mechanically attached and sealed to foundation walls 6-8 inches above outside grade.
Then we would seal the rim and band, sill plate, vents, and any utility penetrations to the outside with foam. Air sealing the crawl space addresses all the natural holes that occur during a home’s construction and prevents air and moisture from flowing into the space. Then we want to insulate the crawl space walls with either closed-cell spray foam or foam board insulation. Insulating from the crawl space walls allows us to extend the thermal barrier of the home to the crawl space floor. It also reduces heat transfer through the foundation walls. A friction fit door, which offers both air sealing and insulation behind the exterior crawl space door would also be installed.
The final piece is installing a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. Though we have prevented as much outside air from finding its way into the crawl space as possible, we still need to control the relative humidity. The SaniDry Sedona is specifically designed for crawl spaces and basements. The unit is set to kick on when relative humidity reaches about 55%. It pulls excess moisture from the air and filters it, then circulates dry air throughout the crawl space. With every dehumidifier, we install a hygrometer which allows the homeowners to monitor the relative humidity and temperature of their crawl space from insider their home. The display unit also reads the temperature and RH inside the home.
Taking this route to control relative humidity will protect their foundation from moisture and wood rot. As an added benefit, they will have better indoor air quality, lower energy bills, and be more comfortable in their home.
