Posts Tagged ‘moisture in crawl space’
8 Ways Crawl Space Encapsulation May Boost Your Home’s Value
For owners whose homes have a crawl space, the main issue they have to deal with in that part of the house is moisture. Crawl spaces are notorious for their vulnerability to moisture and all the other problems caused by excessive moisture in any space, such as mold. Problems in the crawl space can pose…
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 MoreBest Moisture Level for Wood in Crawl Space
What is the best moisture level for wood in the crawl space? We are constantly discussing wood moisture levels being too high, but is too low a problem? Many crawl spaces are too wet but once they dry out, what is too dry? Can a damp crawl space that dries out have any issues? How…
Read MoreWhy Do I Have Cave Crickets in My Crawl Space
If you own a home with a crawl space it may be full of cave crickets. Why are cave crickets attracted to some crawl space and not others. Are they harmless little creatures that should be tolerated or a sign of a major problem that needs to be addressed? Love them or hate them, cave…
Read MoreWhat is a Class 1 Vapor Retarder?
Crawl spaces require a class 1 vapor retarder to be installed on the exposed dirt to assist in moisture control. Although, moisture control is the goal, rarely is installing a vapor retarder alone able to control moisture. Many builders and home improvement contractors are under the assumption that throwing down plastic controls crawl space moisture…
Read MoreWhy is My Crawl Space Wet After New HVAC Install?
It is common for homeowners to experience extremely wet crawl spaces after installing a new heating and air conditioning system. In the warmer, more humid parts of the country, it is quite common to have the HVAC system running way colder than the previous one. Moisture can find its way into crawl spaces even when…
Read MoreWarning Signs of Crawl Space Water Problems
There are many warning signs of crawl space water problems, so today we are going to talk about how to tell if your crawl space is wet without using moisture meters. Now, most of the time when you go into the crawl space, if you have those meters, it really paints the picture if you…
Read MoreMisconception: Crawl Space Dehumidifier With No Vapor Barrier
Installing a crawl space dehumidifier with no plastic is a mistake all homeowners should avoid. When it comes to crawl space humidity control, the dehumidifier is the heart, but you need other items to help. The Crawl Space Needs a Dehumidifier Crawl space dehumidifiers are vital in controlling humidity. Crawl space encapsulation with dehumidification can…
Read MoreMisconception: A Sump Pump Will Dry My Crawl Space
Will a sump pump by itself dry your crawl space? Many contractors we encounter are telling homeowners that installing a sump pump will keep the crawl space dry. Is that true? The term dry can mean different things so is it referring to standing water or humidity? What Sump Pumps Do The sump pump is…
Read MoreMisconception: Do I need a Dehumidifier in My Encapsulated Crawl Space
Do you need a dehumidifier if you are planning to encapsulate your crawl space? Many believe crawl space encapsulation is enough to control humidity without a dehumidifier. Is that true? Why Crawl Spaces Need a Dehumidifier The role of the crawl space dehumidifier is different than the role of the encapsulation. Dehumidifiers operate similar to…
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