What Is That Damp Smell Trying to Tell You About Your Home?
You know the smell. It's the faint earthy smell that greets you when you walk into the basement after heavy rain or the musty smell that lingers in dusty rooms. No matter how regularly you mop, it seems owners now grow up and find it a piece to get used to. Others try to cover it up with scented candles, air fresheners, or open house windows, hoping that the crisp air will make it disappear. Unfortunately, a damp smell is never just unpleasant air. More regularly, it is your property type telling you that there cannot be excess moisture anywhere. While the smell itself may seem innocent, it is capable of indicating hidden problems with water intrusion, poor ventilation, mold growth, or accumulated moisture under your home. Untreated, these problems can best affect the structural integrity of your property and all the air inside your home. Accurate information serves as a warning system, alerting you before your property sustains serious damage. Knowing what’s ...