Crawl Space Moisture Control

Would you be surprised to learn that half of your home's air comes from the basement or crawl space? The effects of ventilated dirt crawl spaces are detrimental to your health and comfort. They also cost more than you realize. Keeping your crawl space dry is not only vital to your health, but also to the structure of your home. Having a moisture problem in your crawl space? Don't panic! Our crawl space dehumidification and encapsulation systems eliminate health, comfort, and structural issues caused by crawl space moisture. To get started, let's talk about where the moisture is coming from and how you will know if you have a moisture problem.

 

Moisture In Your Crawl Space and Where It Is Coming From:

 

There are many ways that water and moisture can enter your crawl space. Let's take a look at some of those ways.

 

1.) Outside air gets into the crawl space through open vents or cracks. As a result of humid air, moisture problems can occur, while cold air can result in cold floors. In other words, venting your crawl space does more harm than it does good.

 

2) Groundwater can enter the crawl space through cracks in the walls, between the footings and the walls, or under the footings. As water seeps into the crawl space, it forms puddles before slowly evaporating.

 

3.) Dirt floors in crawl spaces are damp and exposed. Like moisture from groundwater, the vapor from damp soil evaporates into the crawl space as it dries.

 

Signs You Have A Crawl Space Moisture Problem:

Often, moisture problems in the crawl space are obvious, but some damage can be hidden, and moisture can also cause problems upstairs. Here's how crawl space moisture affects a house:

• Musty odors

• Mold growth

• Buckling hardwood floors

• Damp, smelly carpets

• Increased heating and cooling bills

Let's get into how crawl space moisture is fixed now that we know where it comes from and what to look for.

 

Crawl Space Encapsulation & Dehumidification: The Ultimate Way To Protect Your Home and Control Moisture

How does crawl space encapsulation and dehumidification work? The goal is to seal or encapsulate your crawl space from outside elements that can cause moisture damage. This is done by isolating the inside of your crawl space from wet or damp outside weather conditions. Once the space is encapsulated, it's crucial to keep it dry using a dehumidification system. Let's dive deeper into that.

 

Effectively Control Crawl Space Moisture Using A 4-Step Process

1.) Water intrusion prevention using an interior perimeter drainage system and a sump pump. An interior perimeter drainage system is designed to capture water seepage from the crawl space walls and floor. This water is directed to a powerful sump pump designed specifically for the crawl space.

 

2.) CleanSpace Vapor Barrier is installed along the walls and floor of the crawl space to prevent moisture from entering.

 

3.) Sealing vents in the crawl space will stop moisture entering the crawl space. When you use CleanSpace Vent Covers, your home will be protected from moisture, as well as pesky critters!

 

4.) Crawl space dehumidification. SaniDry Sedona is installed to maintain a proper level of humidity in crawl spaces in order to prevent the growth of mold, mildew, and wood rot.

 

 

For long-term property protection, encapsulation and dehumidification are the most effective choices. Depending on the property, this process may look different. In addition to keeping your property dry and safe, each of these solutions works in its own way. By covering vents and installing a vapor barrier, you will prevent excess moisture from getting into your crawl space. Although dehumidifiers may seem like overkill to some, they are one of the most effective tools for controlling relative humidity.

 

Having experience and the right tools, our team of crawl space repair experts can identify the source of water in your crawl space. Additionally, they will be able to formulate a customized solution that is appropriate for your home. Once they have completed their work, your home will not only be dry and safe, but will also be protected from future dampness and humidity problems.