Start with what the soil is doing
Because the ground here shifts between Piedmont clay and sandier fill, a solid plan has to track drainage paths, standing water, liner anchoring, termite-inspection clearance, air sealing, dehumidifier placement, and the state of the wood framing before any product gets specified.
Put a full scope in writing
- What's happening now and why
- Protecting the space before work starts
- Materials and how they will be installed
- Permits, testing, and post-job cleanup
- Exclusions, warranty coverage, and changes
Macon context
Macon combines historic in-town neighborhoods, early suburban streets, postwar ranches, and newer development beyond the core. Red-clay soils, humid summers, heavy rain, and older crawlspace construction make the building envelope worth reading as a connected system.