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			<title>Lowcountry Basement Supports Ten Can Run</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Robert and Nancy Videon, owners of Lowcountry Basement Systems, participated in the Ten Can Run 5k event at Savannah Christian Church on Thanksgiving morning. Along with the race entry fee, each runner donated a minimum of 10 cans of food that will go to support the Lighthouse Food Pantry Ministry. Over 350 people participated in the Ten Can event!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There is a great need here in Savannah and many families are struggling. The day prior to the race, ninety-five families requested food assistance from the Lighthouse Ministry. The items collected during the race will help replenish the food pantry and provide food to those in need.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:11:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Wounded Warrior Project</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;On Saturday, October 8, 2011, more than 200 people, including Lowcountry Basement owners Robert and Nancy Videon, took part in the first ever Savannah Unity Charity Ride which is raising awareness and money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The group pedaled 30 miles through the streets of Savannah.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The ride is also honoring Command Sergeant Major Soto, a pilot with the Third ID Black Hawk Helicopter Unit.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title=&quot;Savannah Unity 30 Mile Ride for WWP&quot; src=&quot;http://img1.teambasementsystems.com/uploads/blog/1112/WWP2011-10-08.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;WWP&quot; width=&quot;400&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:23:13 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Team Completes Anabec Applicator Training</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Lowcountry Basement Systems' production team members, Josh and Russel, successfully completed the Anabec training program to become Certified Applicators. We offer this advanced remediation product to customers desiring extra protection from mold, after the installation of our CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Anabec's X-70 Plus is a microbial barrier product specifically designed for application to unfinished building surfaces, including wood fibers, brick, block and unfinished drywall, among others.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When Anabec X-70 Plus is applied by one of our certified Anabec Applicators, following interior mold remediation with Advanced Cleaning Solution; The Anabec Systems company offers an industry leading 30-year written / transferable warranty against the return of mold contamination.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Want protection from mold in your crawl space? We have a solution! Contact us for a &lt;a title=&quot;Free Evaluation&quot; href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/contact-us.html&quot;&gt;free evaluation&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:55:29 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>What relative humidity means for your crawl space.</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title=&quot;Crawl Space Humidity Savannah Georgia &quot; href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/crawl-space-repair/crawlspace-dehumidifier/humidity.html&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crawl Space Humidity Savannah, Georgia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Jason Simmons, Lowcountry Basement Systems&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;I&amp;rsquo;m sure that, if you&amp;rsquo;re like me anyways, most of you check the weather the night before or the morning of your work day. We probably all hear it again on the radio while driving into work. I&amp;rsquo;m wondering how many of us actually pay attention to what we&amp;rsquo;re hearing? Do we really understand what it means when the temperature is 74&amp;deg; and the relative humidity is 92%? Why should we even care?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;If you have a vented dirt crawl space then you should be worried over these numbers. Let me show you why. When you have a vented dirt crawl space the air outside and inside your house is constantly being exchanged. Air carries moisture with it wherever it goes. The ground underneath your space also emits moisture to the tune of 5 gallons of water vapor per 1,000 square feet. When we heat or cool this air we change the ability of the air to hold moisture. Relative humidity is the amount of moisture in the air compared to what the air can &quot;hold&quot; at that temperature. The relative humidity of air goes down by 2.2% for every degree we heat it and up by 2.2% for every degree we cool it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;So let&amp;rsquo;s take our numbers from earlier, add a few more things in, and see what this equation equals for our crawl space. The average temperature we see in a crawl space is around 70&amp;deg;. The average floor joist and dirt floor temperature is around 67 degrees. If we take the outside temperature of 74 degrees and bring that air into our crawl space we cool it down by four degrees. 4 degrees multiplied by 2.2% equals an 8.8% rise in relative humidity. 8.8% added to 92% equals 100.8% humidity. At 100% humidity the air can do longer hold all of its moisture and it begins to fall out of the air in your crawl space. This causes condensation on all of the areas, especially the cooler ones, in your crawl space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;This high &lt;a title=&quot;Crawl Space Humidity Hilton Head Island, SC&quot; href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/crawl-space-repair/crawlspace-dehumidifier/humidity.html&quot;&gt;crawl space humidity in Hilton Head Island, SC&lt;/a&gt; and surrounding Georgia areas can lead to serious problems. The condensation build up on your HVAC ducts can cause mold problems on and around your duct work. Pipes that are not insulated can also begin to grow mold. Paper backed insulation that was installed in your crawl space may begin to hold moisture, fall, and mold. Your floor joists also may mold or begin to rot due to the high moisture content in the wood. &lt;img style=&quot;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;&quot; src=&quot;http://img1.teambasementsystems.com/uploads/blog/1112/IMGP8543.JPG&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;386&quot; height=&quot;127&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;There are a few ways that we can take care of this nasty problem. First, we can seal up the vents to our crawl space. There are a few easy ways to do this yourself, but the humidity problem and mold still remain in your crawl space. Second, we can buy some plastic and place it down on the floor of our crawl space to block the ground moisture. The problem with this solution is that we build up moisture underneath the plastic, which grows more mold, and leaves the humidity and mold issues that we already have unaddressed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;There is a solution that will solve all of the issues with humidity, moisture, and mold. It&amp;rsquo;s called &lt;strong&gt;CleanSpace&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;reg;. Our 20 millimeter think liner is laid down in your crawl space and blocks the ground moisture. Our liner is also antimicrobial, which means it won&amp;rsquo;t grow mold on the side against the ground. We deal with the moisture underneath and any water seepage problems by installing one of our &lt;strong&gt;SuperSump&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;reg; or &lt;strong&gt;TripleSafe&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;reg; sump systems to pump away the water. Next we seal the vents of your crawl space to lock out that humid outside air. Finally we install one of our awesome SaniDry dehumidifier units to keep the humidity in our new &lt;strong&gt;CleanSpace&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;reg; under 70% humidity which stops most mold growth. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;The &lt;strong&gt;CleanSpace&amp;reg; Crawl Space Encapsulation System&amp;reg;&lt;/strong&gt; satisfies all of the repair criteria and transforms your crawl space into a healthy, useable space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;ldquo;Water does very little to ruin a home with a dirt crawl space. It&amp;rsquo;s the water vapor that kills the house.&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp; Lawrence Janesky&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;ldquo;A vented dirt crawl space raises your heating and cooling cost 15% (to 25%) every month, and makes it very likely you&amp;rsquo;ll have a big expense for mold removal and/or rotted wood replacement.&amp;rdquo; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; ~Lawrence Janesky&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Lowcountry Basement Systems is a member of the Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks Dealer Network. Information in this article is contained in Crawl Space Science by Lawrence Janesky. To schedule a free quote on &lt;a title=&quot;Crawl Space Repair in Georgia &quot; href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/crawl-space-repair.html&quot;&gt;crawl space repair in Georgia&lt;/a&gt; and receive a free copy of this book, please contact Lowcountry Basement at 912-927-7827 or visit www.LowcountryBasement.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:42:29 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Robert Videon of Lowcountry Basement completes Augusta Ironman 70.3</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img title=&quot;FCAE Team Augusta Ironman 70.3&quot; src=&quot;http://img1.teambasementsystems.com/uploads/blog/1112/Ironman_1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;FCAE Team Augusta Ironman 70.3&quot; width=&quot;400&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Robert Videon, owner of Lowcountry Basement Systems, is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Endurance Team, Savannah&amp;nbsp;(FCAE).&amp;nbsp; The team consists of adult Christian runners, triathletes and cyclists and those who support the athletics. Their goal is to unite people competing for a common goal and equip them for ministry within the endurance community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On Sunday, September 25, 2011, Robert and other teammates participated in the Augusta Ironman 70.3. The race consisted of a 1.3 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13 mile run throughout downtown Augusta.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Way to go Rob, we're proud of you!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img title=&quot;Rob Videon Ironman 70.3 medal&quot; src=&quot;http://img1.teambasementsystems.com/uploads/blog/1112/Ironman_final.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Rob Ironman 70.3 medal&quot; width=&quot;400&quot; height=&quot;533&quot; /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:32:26 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>A Vented Dirt Crawl Space Is A Very Bad Idea!</title>
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&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt; &lt;img width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;373&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; alt=&quot;Dirty Crawl Space in [state]&quot; src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/dirt-crawl-space.jpg&quot; /&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;The building code allows for vented dirt crawl spaces…so
why are they now telling me to seal it up and put down
a vapor barrier? As building science has progressed, engineers,
building scientists and government agencies have realized
that traditional crawl space construction has become one of
the biggest housing epidemics of our time. A dirt crawl space
under a home is a very bad idea. The main issue with dirt
crawl spaces is the moisture from the dirt beneath the home.
Whether your crawl space suffers from groundwater leakage or
not, the earth is damp. The natural airflow in a house is from
bottom to top. This sucks the moist air, and everything in it,
up into the living areas of the home. A damp environment is
very unhealthy, destructive and can lead to wood rot, mold
growth and poor indoor air quality.
There are four basic steps to completely eliminating your
vented dirt crawl space from having any negative effects on
your home.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;1. Fix the ground water leakage.&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;There are various ways water gets into a crawl space.
It can seep or leak under the footing, between the footing
and walls, through the block walls and through cracks or
openings. If your crawl space leaks when it rains, or water pools
in low areas, then you need to control the groundwater.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;2. Isolate the house from the earth.&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The main issue with dirt crawl spaces is the moisture
from the dirt beneath the home. Whether your crawl space
suffers from groundwater leakage or not, water vapor from the
ground evaporates and moves upward into your home. This
can lead to rotted floor joists, mold growth and poor indoor
air quality.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;There are a few criteria to deciding on which approach to
use. The solution must:&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;div id=&quot;waterproofing-bullets&quot;&gt; 
  &lt;ul&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Stop water vapor from flowing up from the soil.&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Stop water vapor from flowing through or off of the crawl
space walls.&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Allow water to drain from the walls to the sump location.&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Not get ruined when someone crawls on it.&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Be durable, so it lasts as long as the house does.&lt;/li&gt; 
  &lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; &lt;h2&gt;3. Seal the vents and other outside air leaks.&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Previously, the tactic was to add vents to a crawl space,
which were supposed to allow the moisture to dissipate. These
vented crawl spaces, instead of becoming less damp, end up
being more wet for several reasons.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Through a process called the stack effect, a house’s
natural tendency is to draw air in from the crawl space and
lower levels, and then upward into the living spaces. This
means that instead of letting moist air out, a house sucks
more moist air in!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3&gt;30% to 40% of the air that you breathe
comes up through your crawl space.
This is a proven fact!&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Another problem with venting a crawl space is that it
allows all kinds of bugs and critters direct access to a home.
Spiders, centipedes, termites, small animals and mice (dead
and alive) are commonly found in dirt crawl spaces. They
can make nests and cause damage to duct work, wiring and
insulation. We even discovered three copperhead snakes
nesting in a homeowner’s dirt crawl space. No wonder most
home owners never venture into their crawl space!&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt; &lt;img width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;354&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; alt=&quot;Dirty Crawl Space Building Up in [state]&quot; src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/dirt-crawl-space2.jpg&quot; /&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;div id=&quot;waterproofing-bullets&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;padding: 15px; width: 296px;&quot; class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Ten Things to Look For
When Shopping For A
Crawl Space Waterproofer:&lt;/h2&gt; 
  &lt;ul&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Do they specialize in crawl space waterproofing?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Will the solution address the 4 basic steps to completely
fix your dirt crawl space?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Can the company provide references of satisfied crawl
space waterproofing customers?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Will a fully transferable, written warranty be provided
with the system?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;How long is the warranty for the system– 5, 10, 25
years?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Do they offer an annual maintenance service after your
system is installed?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;How much more marketable and valuable will they make
the home after it’s waterproofed?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Do they offer financing options for your project?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Do they have a variety of products to design a system
specifically for your crawl space?&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;The Small Business Administration reports that 50%
of contractors fail within the first year and 96% within
the first five years. Will they still be in business when the
customer needs them?&lt;/li&gt; 
  &lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; &lt;h3&gt;The biggest issue with adding vents is that it
does not address the main problem
– moisture from the dirt beneath a home –
so venting a crawl space isn’t even addressing
the actual problem.&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;h2&gt;4. Condition or dehumidify your crawl
space air.&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Even after you have encapsulated your crawl space,
dampness can collect below a home. Houses naturally draw
air in from the lower levels, bringing in air from the outside
through your crawl space. This is a huge problem in the more
humid summer months. Every degree that air cools, it raises
its relative humidity by 2.2%, so when warm air is pulled into
your cool crawl space the additional moisture will condense on
your air conditioning ducts and floor joists. Wood and water
are a bad combination, since all it takes is a little moisture on
an organic material for rot and mold to take over. To add to
the problem, that humid air is also drawn up and into a home
via the stack effect – and brings any mold or musty smell up
into living areas with it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Mold, rot and fungus happen at
70% relative humidity.&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The CleanSpace® System meets all the criteria for fixing
your dirt crawl space.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3&gt;We were experiencing flooring and
moisture problems with a new home
we had completed on St. Simons
Island. Installation of CleanSpace on
the home eliminated condensation
with the HVAC duct system, which
was causing the problem. Once the
system was completed, moisture levels
in the crawl space dropped below 50%
[relative humidity] and the cupping of
the oakfloors quickly subsided.”&lt;br /&gt;- Doug S., Wexford Homes, LLC&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;h3&gt;“Robert offered a clear and concise
plan to solve our specific problem.
Others had not been able to do that.”&lt;br /&gt;- Matt H. Statesboro, GA&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 10px;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lowcountry Basement Systems is a member of the Basement Systems, Inc. Dealer
Network. Information in this article is contained in Crawl Space
Science by Lawrence Janesky. Schedule a free &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/crawl-space-repair.html&quot;&gt;crawl space insulation in Savannah&lt;/a&gt; evaluation and receive a free copy of this book.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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			<title>How A Vented Dirt Crawl Space Affects Your Home</title>
			<description>&lt;h2&gt;Moisture comes from two sources... the ground and the outdoor air&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Water can enter a crawl space under the footing,
through the block walls, cracks and openings or from
plumbing leaks. Once in your crawl space, it sits there
in pools (or in some cases, we refer to it as a lake). The
exposed earth also contributes a lot of water vapor into a
dirt crawl space.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The earth is damp, and as the damp soil dries, the
water vapor flows upward into the house by what is called
the Stack Effect. A house’s natural tendency is to draw air
in from the crawl space and lower levels, and then upward
into the living spaces. Building scientists say that 30%
to 50% of the air you breathe on the first floor is air that
came from the crawl space. Therefore, whatever is in your
crawl space air is in your house and affecting you. If there
is mold in the crawl space, there are mold spores upstairs.
If there are damp odors in your crawl space…you guessed
it…there are damp odor upstairs.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Previously the tactic was to add vents to a crawl space
with the idea that air will flow in through the vents on one
side and out through the vents on the other side. These
vented crawl spaces, instead of becoming less damp, end
up being more wet. Rather than letting moist air out, a
house sucks moist air in, and then up into home!&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt; &lt;img width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; alt=&quot;Flooded Crawl Space in [state]&quot; src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/article-crawl-space.jpg&quot; /&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Building scientists say that 30% to 50%
of the air you breathe on the first floor
is air that comes from the crawl space.&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;What is thought to be a logical solution to stopping
the flow of water vapor up into the home, some home
owners opt for spray foam insulation on the crawl space sub-floor. The biggest issue with this idea is that it does
not address the main problem- moisture from the dirt
beneath a home and humid air entering through the vents.
The wood members in the crawl space are still exposed to
ground moisture. There are only two primary ingredients
needed for rot and mold to thrive: one is organic material,
like the wood beneath a home, and the second is water.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Air that flows in through the crawl space vents brings
its moisture with it. When air is heated or cooled, its
relative humidity changes. The relative humidity of air
goes up by 2.2% for every degree we cool it. Crawl spaces
are cool due to the earth averaging a temperature of 55
degrees year round. When warm humid air enters into
a crawl space, the air is cooled, and the relative humidity
goes up. This high relative humidity leads to sweating
HVAC ducts, mold, rot, and energy loss.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt; &lt;img width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; alt=&quot;Condensation Building Up in [state]&quot; src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/article-drip.jpg&quot; /&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt; &lt;img width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; alt=&quot;Insulation Problems in [state]&quot; src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/article-insulation.jpg&quot; /&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; &lt;h3&gt;“Sometimes the solution is not a solution,
and worse than the problem”
—
Lawrence Janesky&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Our &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/home-mold.html&quot;&gt;mold company in Savannah&lt;/a&gt; has seen a few homes in which installation of spray
foam on the sub-floor created a greenhouse effect, trapping
the ground moisture in the crawl space, and leading to
mold growth and structural decay. You may be solving one
problem- water vapor flowing up into the home- but you
may also be creating a new one!&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;To eliminate your vented dirt crawl space from having
any negative effects on you home.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;div id=&quot;waterproofing-bullets&quot;&gt; 
  &lt;ul&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Fix the ground water leakage.&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Isolate the house from the earth.&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Seal the vents and other outside air leaks.&lt;/li&gt; 
    &lt;li&gt;Condition or dehumidify your crawl space air.&lt;/li&gt; 
  &lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The CleanSpace® System meets all the criteria for fixing
your dirt crawl space.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;clear&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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			<title>Foundation Problems and Solutions</title>
			<description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;a title=&quot;Foundation Repair Georgia&quot; href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/home-foundation-repair.html&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Foundation Repair Georgia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;If you have noticed signs of foundation problems such as drywall cracks, doors and windows that are hard to open or close, cracks in your foundation walls, cracks in floor slabs, or cracks in brick and mortar veneer, you are probably dealing with a foundation problem that is caused by changing soil conditions around or under your home. Unfortunately, these problems do not get better with time - they only get worse!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What Causes Structural Problems?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Foundation problems are normally associated with older homes; however Consumer Reports found that an alarming 15% of new homes had serious foundation problems. These problems were found to have two causes: 1) Poor construction and 2) Homes built on poorly compacted fill soils. It is safe to say that foundation problems affect new and old homes alike.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Structural settlement can be due to drought conditions, where over time, soil around the foundation dries and shrinks, causing the home to shift and settle. On the opposite end, during periods of extreme wet weather, the ground around the home can soften, again causing the home to sink or settle into the foundation soil. Overirrigation, poor surface drainage, clogged foundation drains and broken water lines can all contribute to saturation, resulting in structural problems.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Consumer Reports found that an alarming 15% of new homes had serious foundation problems.&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sloping or sagging floors may indicate problems in the crawl space area below. This is often caused by weakened floor joists due to excess moisture and wood rot in the crawl space, improper spacing of floor joist support beams, or settling of existing interior columns.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Why Should I Fix My Foundation?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Homeowners sometimes try quick fix solutions to repair the damages caused by foundation problems. A common repair is patching over drywall cracks on interior walls. While this temporarily solves the cosmetic damage in the living area of the home, it does nothing to stabilize the foundation to prevent it from happening again, again, and again. Repeated patching of drywall can be frustrating and unsightly!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/article-push-pier-system.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Push Pier System&quot; width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Push Pier System&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/article-helical-pier-system.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Helical Pier System&quot; width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Helical Pier System&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/article-smart-jack-bar.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Smart Jack&amp;acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;cent; Stabilizer System&quot; width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Smart Jack Stabilizer System&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Another common fix that homeowners attempt is tuck pointing exterior cracks. This too is temporary, as the cracks will open back up as the problem continues. Repeated tuck pointing often results in varying colors of mortar that detracts from the beauty of your home.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Another thing to consider is the resale value of your home, since most people sell their home at some point in their life. You know yourself that you would be hesitant to buy a home with a structural defect, and if you did, you would not pay the asking price. The Real Estate Seller Disclosure Act requires these types of problems must be disclosed to potential home buyers. Realtors tell us that they have to discount a home with foundation structural defects 10 to 20% in order to go forward with the sale of the home. What is your home worth in today's market? Can you see that by not fixing your foundation, it is going to cost you much more money than fixing your foundation?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;How Does A Homeowner Fix A Structural Problem?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are proven solutions for each type of structural problem, and the cost is not necessarily excessive. Depending on the problem, piering and/or anchoring systems offer quick and permanent solutions for foundation defects. The SmartJack&amp;acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;cent; System also helps correct issues caused by inadequate structural design, weak or rotted foundation supporting columns and weakening of the floor system due to high humidity and moisture levels within a crawl space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;The decision to fix these problems permanently is an investment in your home that makes sense.&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The decision to fix these problems permanently is an investment in your home that makes sense and it will give you peace of mind knowing that your foundation has permanently regained its structural integrity. A &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/home-foundation-repair.html&quot;&gt;Hilton Head foundation contractor&lt;/a&gt; can provide you with an expert consultation, a clear solution to your problem, and answers to all your foundation questions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 10px;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lowcountry Basement Systems is a member of the Foundation Supportworks Dealer Network. To schedule a free foundation inspection, please contact Lowcountry Basement Systems at 912.927.7827 or visit www.LowcountryBasement.com.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 01:30:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Relative Humidity and Your Vented Crawl Space</title>
			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/sanidry-dehumidifier.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SaniDry&amp;acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;cent; CSB Crawl Space Dehumidifier in Georgia and South Carolina&quot; width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SaniDry CSB Crawl Space Dehumidifier&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;right-image-box&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/images/smartsump-system.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SaniDry&amp;acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;cent; SmartSump&amp;acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;Acirc;&amp;cent; Sump Pump System in Georgia and South Carolina&quot; width=&quot;326&quot; height=&quot;236&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SmartSump Sump Pump System&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;CleanSpace &amp;reg; Crawl Space Liner&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Here in southeast and low country areas, most houses with dirt crawl spaces are vented. Years ago, it was rationalized that since the ground naturally has a lot of moisture, installing crawl space vents would allow the moisture to flow out through the vents. However, venting does not make sense, unless the outdoor air is 70-degrees and 45% relative humidity day and night.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Let's take a look at where high humidity comes from, and what to do to control it.&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Air moves water in and out of spaces and brings its moisture content with it wherever it goes. When air is heated or cooled, its relative humidity changes. The relative humidity of air goes down by 2.2% for every degree we heat it and up by 2.2% for every degree we cool it. Relative humidity is the amount of moisture in the air compared to what the air can &amp;Acirc;hold&amp;Acirc; at that temperature.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;Water does very little to ruin a home with a dirt crawl space. It is the water vapor that kills the house.&quot;&amp;nbsp;&amp;Acirc;Lawrence Janesky&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Since crawl spaces are naturally cool, when warm humid air is brought into the crawl space, the air is cooled, and the relative humidity goes up.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Let'&amp;Acirc;s say you have 84-degree air with 75% relative humidity entering your vents. Your crawl space is 66degrees, but the surface temperature of your walls, dirt floor and floor joists are 62-degrees. What will happen when this air comes in? The air temperature is cooled by 22-degrees. Multiply this by 2.2% and we have a 48.4% increase in relative humidity. That equals 123.4% relative humidity! When the relative humidity reaches 100% and the air can not &amp;Acirc;hold&amp;Acirc; all the moisture, this is called the dew point.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;High relative &lt;a title=&quot;crawl space humidity Beaufort, SC&quot; href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/crawl-space-repair.html&quot;&gt;crawl space humidity in Beaufort, SC&lt;/a&gt; and surrounding Georgia areas can lead to condensation on the HVAC ducts, pipes and cold surfaces. As the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/crawl-space-repair.html&quot;&gt;crawl space insulation in Savannah&lt;/a&gt; gets saturated with condensation, it gets heavy and falls down to the crawl space floor. Porous materials in a damp environment soak up moisture from the air like a sponge, and can result in wood rot and mold growth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Now that you know where high humidity comes from, let'&amp;Acirc;s look at options to control it.&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We know that venting the crawl space does not work to get rid of dampness, it just increases it. Instead, we need to seal the vents and other outside air leaks and install a dehumidifier with air filtration, such as the SaniDry&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CSB which is constructed specifically for crawl space environments. This unit will ensure that the relative humidity stays below 55% all year long so mold does not have a chance to grow.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But wait! Sealing the vents and installing a dehumidifier alone will not solve your moisture issues. Remember, the ground is naturally damp, and contributes a lot of water vapor into the crawl space air. Not to mention some crawl spaces leak or even flood when it rains.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;First you must fix any groundwater leakage. This can be accomplished by installing either a SmartSump or TripleSafe sump pump system. These are high quality, reliable pumps designed for crawl spaces. They also come with an alarm system to alert you of any potential problem. Next, to prevent moisture from the ground affecting your home, you must isolate the house from the earth. This step is the key to solving your dirt crawl space problem and can be achieved by using a 20-mil thick plastic liner, such as CleanSpace &amp;reg;. The liner is fitted to your crawl space floor and walls to stop water vapor, while allowing for drainage to a sump if needed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Now all crawl space solutions are not created equal, and may not be a solution at all. There are a few criteria to deciding which approach to use. The solution must:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div id=&quot;waterproofing-bullets&quot;&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stop water vapor from flowing up from the soil&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stop water vapor from flowing through or off of the crawl space walls&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Allow water to drain from the walls to the sump locations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Allow water to drain from the floor to the sump location&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Not get ruined when someone crawls on it&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Be durable, so it lasts as long as the house does&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Be affordable&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&quot;&amp;Acirc;A vented dirt crawl space raises your heating and cooling cost 15% (to 25%) every month, and makes it very likely you wi&amp;Acirc;ll have a big expense for mold removal and/or rotted wood replacement.&quot; &amp;Acirc;Lawrence Janesky&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The CleanSpace &amp;reg; Crawl Space Encapsulation System &amp;reg; satisfies all of the repair criteria and transforms your crawl space into a healthy, useable space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 10px;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lowcountry Basement Systems is a member of the Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks Dealer Network. Information in this article is contained in Crawl Space Science by Lawrence Janesky. To schedule a free crawl space evaluation and receive a free copy of this book, please contact Lowcountry Basement at 912-927-7827 or visit www. LowcountryBasement.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 12:24:22 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>The Monster in the Crawl Space</title>
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; &quot;&gt;In Savannah, GA, &amp;nbsp;as well as in most areas of the country where summers are hot and humid and winters are cold and damp, homes with vented, dirt crawl spaces are a &amp;nbsp;source of constant worry for homeowners.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; &quot;&gt;There is the mold, rot and decay during the summer, and the cold drafts in the winter. There are &amp;nbsp;huge energy losses year round. And there are also the pesky indoor allergy symptoms are usually triggered by allergens that lurk in the crawl space.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; &quot;&gt;This presentation shows common crawl space problems and how our CleanSpace&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/crawl-space.php&quot;&gt; Crawl Space Encapsulation System&lt;/a&gt; can &amp;nbsp;help solve them. Then contact us for a&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/contact.php&quot;&gt; FREE Crawl Space Repair Estimate!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:28:54 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Robert Videon Participates in Triathlon to Support Our Troops</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Robert Videon, owner of Lowcountry Basement Systems, participated in Enmark Savannah &quot;Rock of the Marne&quot; Triathlon on Sunday, September 19, 2010, to support the men and women serving our country. The race was held at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA and consisted of a 500 yard swim, 13 mile bike, and 5k run.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Robert raced as a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Endurance Sports Ministry of Savannah. The teams mission is to bring together a National Team of Christian endurance athletes who love the Lord, love their sport, and feel called to impact those within their sport for Jesus Christ.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
			<link>http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/about-us/post-732-robert-videon-participates-in-triathlon-to-support-our-troops.htm</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:41:07 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Lowcountry Basement Systems Partners with Appalachian Outreach to Assist Impoverished Homeowners </title>
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&lt;p&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Rincon&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, GA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;- &lt;/strong&gt;It's not every day that the owner of a business offers his time to reach out to the community for four days in a row to offer free services that otherwise could earn his company plenty of money. But, Lowcountry Basement System's owner Rob Videon did just that.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;	On June 14, alongside the Appalachian Outreach ministries, Videon helped repair the home of a low-income family. This collaborative worked to fix the home's leaking roof, broken bathtub and fixtures, cabinetry, deck floorboards; rebuild a deck ramp, steps, and railing; and provided typical yard maintenance.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;	With some discernment, this particular community outreach also allows for the team to provide these impoverished family's with any necessary emotional encouragement, and spiritual development.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;	As the leader and owner of a team of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/&quot;&gt;Georgia crawl space specialists&lt;/a&gt;, Videon encourages his team to offer the best customer service as well as the industry's best selection of products.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;	For &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/crawl-space.php&quot;&gt;crawl space repair&lt;/a&gt; in Georgia and Southern South Carolina be sure to contact Lowcountry Basement Systems.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;	Videon is a Certified Crawl Space Specialist through the Basement Systems International Basement Waterproofing Contractor Network, and has become a Certified Water Damage Restoration and Applied Microbial Remediation Technician. His expertise, in addition to the superiority of Lowcountry's network, makes for a productive and trustworthy business.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;	Lowcountry is an authorized dealer of Basement Systems, Inc., which is composed of more than 300 of the world's most qualified and talented crawl space encapsulation and basement waterproofing experts. These contractors have access to 25 patented products, exclusive trainings, and support from its network.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;	The Appalachian Outreach is a home repair ministry put together by the Campus Ministries Department of Carson-Newman College in Tennessee. The ministry offers home repairs to the impoverished. Due to recent expansion, it now teams up with several other ministries including: a homeless shelter, food distribution, used clothing and furniture, computer and education, and many more!&lt;/p&gt; </description>
			<link>http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/about-us/post-546-lowcountry-basement-systems-partners-with-appalachian-outreach-to-assist-impoverished-homeowners-.htm</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:07:47 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Clean USA launched new trade name and started basement waterproofing service</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Big changes are on the horizon here at Clean USA! We have been serving the lowcountry since 1996 and continually strive to offer the best in mold and moisture solutions for our customers.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; We launched our new trade name.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Don't worry, Clean USA isn't going anywhere. We are just putting all of our services under a new umbrella so customers will know who to call when they have an issue with their &lt;strong&gt;basement, crawl space or foundation&lt;/strong&gt;. We're excited about our new name and want you to know you can count on us to keep your crawl space dry...for good! We are The Crawl Space Specialists!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We started servicing wet basement waterproofing around the area. Please do not hesitate to contact us for your FREE &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowcountrybasementsystems.com/contact.php&quot;&gt;Greater Savannah basement waterproofing estimate&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:23:21 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Vented Dirt Crawl Space Article Published in Local Magazine</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;img-left&quot; title=&quot;savannahs home improvement guide&quot; src=&quot;http://img1.teambasementsystems.com/uploads/blog/1112/savannahs-home-improvement-guide.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;savannahs home improvement guide&quot; width=&quot;147&quot; height=&quot;191&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Recently, one of our articles about &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crawlspaceusa.com/crawl-space-vents.php&quot;&gt;vented dirt crawl space&lt;/a&gt; has been published in Savannah's Home Improvement Guide. The article talks about fixing ground water leakage, encapsulating the crawl space, sealing vents to stop moisture and humidifying and conditioning the air in the crawl space.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Read &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crawlspaceusa.com/images/vented-crawl-space-article.pdf&quot;&gt;the complete article&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Read &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yudu.com/item/details/110199/Savannah-s-Home-Improvement-Guide-Fall-09&quot;&gt;Savannah's Home Improvement Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Clean Usa Inc. is the local crawl space expert in Easter Georgia and South Carolina. We are an authorized CleanSpace dealer of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementsystems.com/&quot;&gt;Basement Systems&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you have a vented crawl space and need help fixing it, sign up for a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crawlspaceusa.com/contact.php&quot;&gt;free crawl space inspection and estimate&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:22:24 -0500</pubDate>
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