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What Should Humidity Be in a Crawl Space
“What should the humidity be in my crawl space?” This question comes from many homeowners across the country. Most are asking, “is it normal to have moisture in my crawl space,” as well. We feel the best answer is to have the humidity between 45% and 55%. But keep in mind that temperature also affects…
Read MoreIs It Normal to Have Moisture in My Crawl Space
Many homeowners are wondering, “Is it normal to have moisture in my crawl space?” Homeowners might expect there to be a certain amount of moisture from humidity, flooding, and plumbing leaks in the crawl space, but is it normal for the crawl space to be damp and flooding? Many people don’t realize that 50% of…
Read MoreWhy Do I need a Crawl Space French Drain
There is more to crawl space waterproofing than the sump pump. The sump pump and sump pump basin or pit are just part of crawl space waterproofing. Making sure the water flooding into the crawl space has direct access to the sump pump is crucial. This is why the crawl space perimeter french drain is…
Read MoreCrawl Space Smells – 4 Areas to Check
Is your crawl space suffering from odors? Whether the odors came after crawl space encapsulation or before, here are some places to look and advice on what to do. Above Floor Joist Insulation Reinforced Vapor Barrier Installed Debris Under New Vapor Barrier Crawl Space Not Ventilated Properly Odors Trapped Above Floor Joist Insulation If you…
Read More5 Reasons Crawl Spaces Have Mold Problems
Many homes experience mold problems and homes with crawl spaces are more prone to mold when the crawl space is damp. In this article, I am going to talk about the top 5 issues that can cause mold to grow in the crawl space. High Outside Humidity Hot Crawl Space Cold Ducts Wet Floor Insulation…
Read More5 Problems to Fix in Your Crawl Space ASAP
5 Problems to Fix in Your Crawl Space ASAP. Many homeowners are unaware of the issues in their crawl space. Start with correcting these 5 problems to make sure your crawl space is healthy. High Crawl Space Humidity Standing Water Mold or Wood Rot Fungus Soil Gases Inadequate Insulation 1. High Crawl Space Humidity High…
Read MoreIs Crawl Space Insulation Required?
Is crawl space insulation required? Many homeowners are confused because contractors are telling them it is not necessary. Why would a contractor say something is not required when building code says it is? International residential building code requires a crawl space to be insulated. If the crawl space is open or vented, it needs to…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Insulation Should I Use in My Crawl Space?
What kind of insulation should you use in your crawl space? That depends on whether you are venting or closing the crawl space. Open or ventilated crawl spaces can be insulated differently than closed or encapsulated crawl spaces. Decide first which crawl space you will have before deciding the best crawl space insulation materials to…
Read MoreMold Removal in Small Tight Crawl Space
If you have a small, tight crawl space, mold removal may seem impossible. If you cannot fit in the crawl space, how can you remove mold? Remember there is more to removing mold in the crawl space than squirting the joists with a disinfectant. Performing mold remediation in low crawl spaces is not something many…
Read MoreCrawl Space Encapsulation Contractor Delaware
Are you looking for a crawl space encapsulation contractor in Delaware and the surrounding areas? Crawl Space Ninja of Delaware is open to address crawl space problems in your home. Many problems like mold, standing water, and high humidity are overlooked in the crawlspace. Don’t trust the health of your home with just any crawl…
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