Crawl Space Blogs and Articles

What is the Best Humidity Level for your Crawl Space? Many homeowners ask this question and get very different answers depending on where the answer is coming. We at Crawl Space Ninja feel like the range of humidity should be between 45% and 55% in most cases. Best Humidity Level to Keep Wood Dry When…

Will Yard Drainage Stop Basement, Crawl Space Flooding? Many homeowners ask if installing a french drain will stop flooding. Many homeowners we talk too seem to think installing yard drainage will fix flooding problems. Experience has taught us once the water finds access to your basement or crawl space, more than a french drain may…

We have great news for those needing Crawl Space Encapsulation in Charlotte North Carolina, Crawl Space Ninja of Charlotte is open. Doug and Miranda Daniel have been awarded the Southeast Charlotte territory. Crawl Space Encapsulation Charlotte Crawl Space Ninja of Charlotte has been trained in the ways and philosophies of how to fix your crawl…

We want to welcome Leanne and Adam Brown to the Crawl Space Ninja family in Birmingham Alabama. The Brown’s have opened Crawl Space Ninja Birmingham East location effective November 4, 2020. We are super excited to work with them. Read more about why Crawl Space Ninja Birmingham is different than our competition. Crawl Space Encapsulation…

Mold Cleaner vs Mold Disinfectant, what is better to use, what is the difference and why should you care? Only one is EPA registered. Why does the EPA choose to stamp one and not the other. Some homeowners and mold remediation professionals I have spoken to think using a product that is EPA registered is…

If you are struggling with foundation problems, here are 4 things to know about helical piers to determine if the will help you. Not all foundation problems require helical piers. Sometimes it can be a simple fix like a jack post install or sistering floor joists. Many times flooding and high humidity can be the…

Why Does Humidity Spike After Encapsulation? Before I can answer that I need to let you know what we consider crawls pace encapsulation. For the purpose of this article we are saying the crawl space has vapor barrier installed on walls, floor and pillars. The plastic is overlapped and taped. The vents are insulated and…