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With years of experience and knowledge, the team at Dry Otter knows a thing or two about keeping homes healthy. And now, we want to pass on what we’ve learned on to you, our customer, so that you can keep up to date on keeping your home safe and healthy.

Understanding and Preventing Efflorescence

If you notice a white, chalky film on the surface of a concrete wall or floor, you are looking at a phenomenon called efflorescence. Understanding what causes efflorescence is crucial

The Importance of Vapor Barriers in Crawl Spaces

Protect your home from the ground up. Learn how a crawl space vapor barrier prevents mold, rot, pests, and poor air quality in North Carolina homes.

What Relative Humidity Should Your Crawl Space Be?

Learn the ideal relative humidity for crawl spaces and why keeping it below 60% prevents mold, wood rot, and poor air quality in your home.

Understanding Dew Point in Crawl Spaces (and Why It Matters)

Dew point explains why crawl spaces get damp even without leaks. Learn how condensation forms and how to prevent it before it causes mold or damage.

Summer Humidity and Your Crawl Space: What to Know

Humidity spikes in summer can damage your crawl space. Learn why it happens, what to watch for, and how to keep your home dry and mold-free.

The Stack Effect: Why Your House Acts Like a Chimney

Learn how the stack effect moves air, moisture, and pollutants through your home. Understand what causes it, where it happens, and how to manage its effects.

What Is Hydrostatic Pressure?

Hydrostatic pressure builds up when water-saturated soil presses against your foundation, forcing moisture into your basement or crawl space.

What Is Backfill Saturation? (And Why It Can Flood Your Crawl Space or Basement)

Backfill saturation happens when the soil around your foundation becomes waterlogged, creating pressure that can flood basements and crawl spaces.

Which Basement Wall Crack Solution Should I Choose?

Jeremy of Copper Fox Foundation Solutions in Virginia explains three great options for basement cracks based on how wide they are.

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