Moisture Control

 

 

 

Crawlspaces are notoriously damp and humid spaces. If you have dirt walls and floors in your crawlspace, moisture from the earth is entering directly into to the area. This can come in the form of humidity, when the air sucks the moisture from the earth directly into the air, or it can come in the form of water leaks, when water builds up in the earth and leaks into your dirt basement, where there’s no barrier to stop it.

Even if your crawlspace has concrete walls, however, you can still get moisture in the area. If water is actually flooding your crawlspace, you will need a waterproofing system with a sump pump to keep it free of standing water.

  • Mold and mildew growth: A damp environment is  unhealthy and destructive. Mold thrives and reproduces by producing airborne spores by the millions, some of which are toxic.
     
  • High humidity: High humidity is absorbed into the wood structure and moves upward into the hardwood floors which causes the floors to "cup". Cupping is when the hardwood floor absorbs so much moisture the wood swells and pushes upward at its edges.
     
  • Structural damage: Rot and decay occur in damp environments causing structural damage.
     

  • Insects and critters: Insects and critters of all kinds love damp environments and wet materials.

                                                       The Solution

    The way to protect a home with a crawl space is to install a vapor barrier.

    This dramatically reduces the humidity level in the air, reducing or in most cases eliminating mold growth, rot, and critters from your crawl space, and making the whole house healthier. This also minimizes  moisture, which termites also seek to survive.

    Our professionals will remove any cellulose materials from your crawl space and carefully install a vapor barrier.  

                

                              
            Automatic Foundation Vents
           Automatic Foundation Vents take the worry out of remembering to open and close vents as the weather changes. The vent has a bi-metal coil to open and close automatically without electricity. When the temperature reaches 70°F the vent is fully opened to provide fresh air, and fully closes at approximately 40°F to conserve energy and protect pipes.

           These vents are easily installed using screws, or screw anchors and retaining clips. Both are included with the vents. No mortar is required for installation.

                                    
                     
                        Contact us today for more information.

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