Humidity Hero: How Mid-State Can Protect Your Crawl Space!

The Impact of Humidity in Your Crawl Space

Humidity levels in a crawl space can fluctuate due to various factors, such as weather conditions, ventilation, and moisture intrusion. With over forty percent of the air in your living spaces coming from beneath your home, the health of your crawl space affects your entire household. When humidity levels rise in a crawl space, several problems can arise, including:

Mold & Mildew Growth: High humidity creates an ideal environment for mold and mildew to thrive. These fungi not only cause unpleasant odors but can also pose serious health risks to you and your family.

Structural Damage: Excess moisture can lead to wood rot and structural damage in your crawl space, compromising the stability of your home's foundation and support beams.

Pest Infestation: Insects and rodents are attracted to damp environments. A humid crawl space can serve as an entry point for these unwanted guests, leading to potential infestations.

Increased Heating and Cooling Costs: High humidity levels can make your HVAC system work harder to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures, resulting in higher heating and cooling bills.

Solutions to Combat Crawl Space Humidity

To prevent the negative effects of humidity from harming your crawl space, a full encapsulation is recommended. This system includes several products that work together to ensure your crawl space remains healthy.

The Right Vapor Barrier: A CleanSpace vapor barrier protects your home against humidity issues. This 20 Mil woven vapor barrier is installed under the wooden posts, anchored up to the rim joist, and fully sealed into place, ensuring the crawl space is integrated into your home's envelope.

Seal Leaks and Cracks: During encapsulation, we air seal around the rim joists to protect your home against even the smallest intrusions.

Use a Dehumidifier: A SaniDry dehumidifier is an effective solution for controlling moisture. Installed in the crawl space, it ensures optimal humidity levels, preventing mold and mildew growth.

Home Health Begins at the Foundation

If humidity levels are high, this can harm your home and affect the air you breathe. By installing a crawl space encapsulation system, you can protect your home from mold, structural damage, and pest infestations. To ensure these systems remain in tip-top shape, an annual service visit is recommended.

Schedule your free estimate to learn more about how we can transform your crawl space into a dry and healthy environment!