Humidity Control

As the humidity levels rise in crawl spaces, moisture condensates on the surfaces, leading to serious problems in your property. These problems can lead to health issues and the need for expensive repairs. Most of the problems traditionally associated with damaged, rotting crawl spaces are due to basic flaws in the ways that crawl spaces were designed. When you understand the effects of crawl space humidity, you can then take measures against it and learn how to prevent it in the future. 

When your property was first built, it was a sealed wooden structure. Over time, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC installations introduced openings, and natural expansion and contraction created more gaps. Warm air rises, pulling air from lower floors—including your crawl space—upward. If your crawl space has vents, they draw in outside air, which can introduce moisture and humidity, impacting your property’s indoor environment.

Humidity leads to all of the following problems in your property:

• Rotting & Mold
• Rusted, Corroded Metal
• Odors & Allergens
• Higher Utility Bills

As humidity builds in your crawl space, it creates an ideal space for mold and rot to grow.