Posts Tagged ‘can humidity cause mold’
5 Ways to Create a Healthier Home
The home is supposed to be a place that provides you with safety, comfort, and security, but that’s not always the case. Your home can be an unhealthy environment due to a variety of reasons that have the potential to harm us and impact our health. As the weather gets colder, people will be at…
Read MoreCrawl Space Humidity Solutions
Installing humidity solutions in your crawl space is a great way to prevent mold and keep moisture from becoming a problem. The problem is everyone has a different opinion on how to control crawl space humidity. Some say to add more fans or vents while others say to just install a vapor barrier. We have…
Read MoreEffect of Condensation in Crawl Spaces
Crawl space condensation is a huge source of moisture and mold damage. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. Doing nothing only allows it to get worse. In this article, I will discuss what is condensation. Why is your crawl space full of moisture. Best way to eliminate crawl space moisture forever. What is Condensation?…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Mold in a New Home
Newly constructed homes are not immune to mold problems. Many times, construction spans over rainy days and wet seasons. Moisture from flooding or humidity can lead to mold issues. Just because your builder gives you a one-year warranty doesn’t necessarily mean mold will not grow. Their warranty may not cover mold removal if it does…
Read MoreMold in Crawl Space: What’s the Cause and What to Do
Finding mold in your crawl space is bad. Removing mold only to see it return due to the source not being addressed is insane. I read all over the internet steps for removing mold. Many of the steps are great ideas and would be very effective except most don’t cover addressing the source. It makes…
Read MoreBest Humidity Level for Crawl Space
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. What is the Best Humidity Level to Keep…
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