How To Combat A Humid Crawl Space

Have you been down to your crawl space lately? If not, we encourage you to find out how these hot summer months have taken a toll on your crawl space.

Mold and summer heat are a recipe for disaster, causing additional crawl space issues, potential health issues due to harmful allergens, and higher energy bills. Now is the time to address these issues before conditions in the crawl space worsen. Sealing the vents, installing a crawl space liner, and adding a dehumidification system are the keys to a dry and healthy crawl space that will increase your quality of life!

Warm air rises and exits through upper windows and the roof, creating a vacuum in your home. In crawl spaces, this void is filled with humid air escaping from the outside. Once this outside air enters the crawl space, it condenses and leaves standing water before it works its way up and out of the home. This is known as the stack effect. 

By sealing your crawl space off from the outside, we can create an environment that remains dry, clean, and healthy, as well as far more energy efficient. CleanSpace Vapor Barrier is the heart and soul of a dry, controlled crawl space environment. Its ability to prevent moisture from passing through dirt floors or porous concrete walls should make it an easy decision to move forward with an installation.

Excess moisture leads to mold growth, wood rot, and foul odors, but with a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, you will not have to worry about these problems in your home. While mold and mildew are common in crawl spaces, the Sedona keeps the relative humidity below 55%, so mold won't stand a chance. You also don't have to worry about emptying out the water, as the dehumidifier drains automatically. Once our experts install the energy-efficient dehumidifier, there is nothing else you need to do. 

While there is no controlling the extreme summer temperatures, you can combat what it does to your crawl space with a complete encapsulation and dehumidifier. Eliminating the potential for mold and wood rot, while making your home more energy-efficient seems like a no brainer if you like comfort and saving money.  The experts at Mid-State Basement Systems know what it takes to prevent humid air and excess moisture from damaging your home, so contact us today for a FREE estimate!