If you’re a homeowner and you’ve noticed moisture in your crawl space, you may be wondering if it’s normal. And while moisture in the crawl space is normal, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a good thing. Excessive moisture in your home’s crawl space can lead to many potential issues. At Crawl Space Brothers, we’ve been under thousands of homes, and the most common issue we see in crawl spaces is excess moisture and standing water. Because of this, we are experts when it comes to moisture remediation!
Crawl Space Brothers completely remedies the moisture in the crawl space. Easily visible moisture issues most homeowners are aware of can be standing water, missing vapor barrier, leaking pipes, and high groundwater. Some less obvious yet just as important factors are humid air infiltrating the vents, ductwork condensation, fiberglass insulation holding humidity, block or brick walls holding water, and more.
Excess moisture can introduce many problems in your crawl space, but one of the biggest things to keep in mind is that a large portion of the air in your home comes from and through your crawl space. So if there is high humidity in your crawl space, this humidity is finding its way into your home. All that extra moisture in the air of your home can cause health problems for you and your family, especially for those with breathing issues or older family members.
Some crawl spaces have just one or two sources of moisture; others have all the above. Protecting the home from all moisture infiltration is one of, if not the best, investment in your home you can make! Every home needs to have a structurally sound, protected crawl space.
When trying to identify if you have moisture problems in your crawl space, it’s hard to know what to look for if it’s not immediately obvious, like standing water. And many issues may not be apparent at first glance. The easiest way to figure out if you have too much moisture is to see if you have any of the problems caused by it. This could mean mold growth, wet insulation, signs of pests such as rodents or mites, rotting wood, foundation settling, or warping floors. If you have any of these issues, the culprit is most likely moisture.
Other things to watch for are issues that can lead to excess moisture in your crawl space, such as torn or missing vapor barriers, unsealed crawl space vents, or foundation cracks. Any of these can allow moisture and water into your crawl space.
Moisture problems are the root of many other issues you can encounter in your crawl space if left unchecked. The best way to protect your home’s value and life is to keep excess moisture and water out of your crawl space. Preventing moisture from getting too high in your crawl space can save you the headache of dealing with mold, foundation cracks, rotting wood, pests, and many more problems.
Solving moisture problems today before they turn into other issues can not only save your wallet; it can save your home and keep it in excellent condition for years to come.
Moisture problems are the root of many other issues you can encounter in your crawl space if left unchecked. The best way to protect your home’s value and life is to keep excess moisture and water out of your crawl space. Preventing moisture from getting too high in your crawl space can save you the headache of dealing with mold, foundation cracks, rotting wood, pests, and many more problems.
Solving moisture problems today before they turn into other issues can not only save your wallet; it can save your home and keep it in excellent condition for years to come.
When it comes to moisture remediation and protecting your home’s crawl space and foundation, Crawl Space Brothers are the pros! We specialize in crawl space repair and moisture remediation. If you have water or moisture problems or if you want to protect your crawl space from developing moisture problems, call us today! When you call us, we will gladly come to assess the moisture level in your crawl space to see if your home requires moisture remediation services. Being proactive in protecting your biggest investment is always better than being reactive! We will happily provide you an expert evaluation of your crawl space.
If you have a damp, musty crawl space, reach out to our office today! We offer free inspections at all our locations including Charlotte NC, Nashville TN, Washington DC, Arlington VA, and Laurel MD. Our crawl space repair experts will help you to discover what is wrong with your crawl space. Whether you need mold removal, crawl space repair services, a dehumidifier, or crawl space encapsulation, our team of friendly, experienced technicians can solution your crawl space issue quickly and affordably.
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