Crawl Space Moisture Barrier | Sump Pump | Dehumidifier
Encapsulation - Effective Moisture Control in Crawlspace
Do you happen to live in Northeast Alabama and are having big problems with crawl space moisture control? Here in the southeastern United States, we have high heat and humidity that can lead to condensation issues under your home. The old standard of open vents, loose doors, grading issues, and dirt floors allows for moisture entry under your home.
First of all, moisture in your crawl space is your #1 enemy!
Water under your home can lead to mold, structural damage, bug invasions, and wasted energy costs! With that said, why let it happen? Crawlspace encapsulation cures your crawlspace moisture issues!
Maintaining your crawlspace moisture levels at around 55% is the best at keeping your indoor healthy and keeping the mold and creepy-crawlies at bay under your home!
Crawl Space Moisture Control Methods
Once we inspect your crawlspace, American Crawlspace will lay out the plan for effective moisture control. In every case, we always recommend:
- The best encapsulation liner/vapor barrier thickness for your situation
- The best size of Santa Fe Dehumidifier to install as it creates a conditioned air space under your home.
- Insulated air vents
- Whether or not you need a sump pump and perimeter foundation drain
- Whether or not you may need a new access door
Yes, if you don't keep crawl space moisture in the 30-55% then a number of issues will begin to crop up under your home. High humidity can lead to mold growth. Because over 50% of the air that you breathe comes from your crawlspace, it can lead to potential health issues for the occupants.
Black mold exposure is particularly dangerous as people will often complain of coughing, rashes, sneezing, eye, nose, and throat irritation, as well as persistent headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome caused by the effect of breathing in the mycotoxins of black mold.
Other problems that can occur if you don't keep moisture under control is dry rot in the floor joists, structural foundation damage, the attraction of pests (termites, dust mites, cockroaches) and animals (raccoons, possums, skunks, etc.) and energy loss.
For a free estimate, give us a call at 256-899-8342
We serve all of Northeast Alabama including: Albertville, Alexandria, Altoona, Arab, Ashville, Attalla, Baileyton, Blountsville, Boaz, Bridgeport, Cedar Bluff, Centre, Cleveland, Collinsville, Crossville, Douglas, Fort Payne, Fyffe, Gadsden, Gaylesville, Geraldine, Glencoe, Grant, Guntersville, Gurley, Henagar, Hokes Bluff, Holly Pond, Hollywood, Huntsville, Hytop, Ider, Jacksonville, Leesburg, Madison, Mentone, New Hope, New Market, Oneonta, Owens Cross Roads, Paint Rock, Piedmont, Pisgah, Pleasant Grove, Rainbow City, Rainsville, Reece City, Ridgeville, Sand Rock, Sardis City, Scottsboro, Section, Skyline, Snead, Southside, Springville, Stevenson, Susan Moore, Sylvania, Triana, Union Grove, Walnut Grove, Woodville.
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