Sump pumps, Vapor Barriers, Insulation & Dehumidifiers
Solving Problems before they occur is the most Mazzella Mindset kind of thing you can say. Mazzella Enterprises pride themselves on staying up to date on the most efficient equipment the industry has to offer. If you have experienced rare flooding in your crawlspace, or just consistent dampness in your basement, getting the proper set up and equipment secured in the best money you can spend on your property investment. Why spend thousands repairing a wall or floor system when a fraction of that can be spent to prevent it. M|E specializes in selling and installing some of the most cost-effective defense solutions and for basements and crawl spaces throughout the Pocono region.
The Four Basement/Crawlspace Essentials
Sump Pump Systems
The first line of defense is getting a good quality sump pump. At Mazzella Enterprises we have chosen to partner with Wayne Sump pumps. After years of trying all the different make and models, we feel that (WAYNE) pumps offer the best value for the money. There are not the most expensive units on the market, but as far as longevity and reliability we have found them to perform the best. We haven’t found a crawl space in the Poconos that hasn’t been made safer & sounder with a sump backup installed. Inquire now about having your basement or crawlspace protected with a new complete sump pump package, or having your old current system checked/serviced to make sure when water emergencies occur, you won’t be left wishing you had.
Vapor Barriers
Installing a quality vapor barrier in your crawl is often the most overlooked component of the four-crawl space and basement essentials. For many years builders and contractors got away with throwing some cheap thin 3 mil plastic over the floor and calling it a vapor barrier. This did very little to help keep the floor system of the home dry, which has led to catastrophic failures and costly repairs throughout Poconos.
Most mold issues, floor joist rot, main beam failures, and insulation dampness problems can be prevented by installing a quality vapor barrier in the proper way. At Mazzella Enterprises our technicians are trained to know that if the barrier system won’t hold water, it won’t hold vapors either. If you want to have your current vapor barrier checked and discuss different options, contact us today to set up a free estimate for your crawlspace or basement. Whether you decide to use our 10 mil thick economical barrier or the 20 mil flagship we have many different options our technicians can discuss.
Dehumidifiers
Grabbing a Dehumidifier off the shelf at your local store sounds easy enough but there are many different versions that we will make sure you are getting the proper one for your home. Having the proper sized dehumidifier is likely the least understood element of a well-designed basement or crawl space water mitigation system. Dehumidifiers don’t just come in different shapes and sizes, but they use different methods of water extraction. Depending on the method of the system, temperature will change how well the unit will operate. The shape of the unit and the way in which it exhausts air is also significant based on the height of the ceilings, as lower ceilings favor horizonal blowers, where high narrow rooms favor vertical. Do you need a unit with an internal pump or can you utilize gravity flow?
Determining whether you need a desiccant or coil condenser pump is not something you should need to worry about. Mazzella Enterprises management as well our technicians are very well versed in Dehumidifiers and are certified in Applied Structural Drying (ASD). So let your mind at ease that we have done the research for you. Having a quality dehumidifier is an inexpensive way to lower your chances of developing an expensive mold loss. Call us today to get a free diagnosis of your crawl space and see what dehumidifier best fits your property needs.
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Insulation
Face it, you live in the Pocono mountains the winters can get very cold, and the summers can get very damp. For many years, builders treated every house as if it was a one size fits all plan when it came to supplying insulation materials. At Mazzella Enterprises we understand that choosing the proper type of insulation is a critical part of your basement or crawl space moisture mitigation plan.
Choosing the wrong type of insulation can not only leave you paying expensive heating bills, but it can also cause more harm than good. Using absorbent insulation material in a damp area could allow it to soak up moisture or installing insulation improperly can prevent adequate airflow when needed. These two common miscalculations are the leading culprit for large mold problems. Don’t be tricked by some out of town salesmen with a one insulation fits all plan who doesn’t have any experience with the Pocono Mountain climate.
Call Mazzella Enterprises, a locally owned and operated Company with thousands of insulation projects under our belt.
We have tried many different systems and have years of experience of what works best for this area. Our management team promises to keep an open mind as well. M|E promises to stay diligent in keeping up with the leading insulation products to ensure we maintain our position as the Poconos premier insulation experts.
Call us to send a representative out today, for a free estimate to keep your basement, crawl space and attic, safe from the cold winters and damp summers of the Poconos.
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