Efflorescence is the dried-up salt deposits that are left behind in your basement from evaporated leakage. It is safe to have efflorescence in your basement. However, it is a red flag that you have a leak in your basement. If you notice a powdery substance on your concrete, then it is unlikely that it is […]
Maybe you or someone you know has a basement rather than a crawl space. Basements can also be affected by moisture and humidity. If moisture enters your basement through leaking pipes or a crack in the basement walls, this can certainly cause humidity to rise in your home. Just like with a crawl space, the […]
High energy bills are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to crawl space problems. Moisture can lead to other issues such as a sagging floor or musty odors in your home. Moisture causes wood to break down, and the majority of your crawl space is made up of wooden beams which support […]
Investing in crawl space encapsulation solutions can prevent humidity from building up below your home. Installing different tools such as a vapor barrier or dehumidifier can prevent moisture from growing in your crawl space. Moreover, these tools can also protect the structure of your crawl space, as excess moisture also leads to wood rot or […]
Mold is a microorganism that is capable of triggering allergies, illness, or in the worst-case scenario, hazardous breathing problems. Long-term exposure to mold damages your respiratory system, so a moldy crawl space is a health hazard. Even if you don’t spend much time don’t in your home’s crawl space, mold can still cause health problems […]
No, insulation only helps control temperature. Insulation might suffer from the same problems that cause musty smells in the first place. Water in your crawl space can actually damage the insulation, making it wet and inefficient. Over time, mold could form on your insulation and actually contribute to the musty smells in your home. Only […]
Not really. Crawl space vents don’t actually help as much as people might think. In fact, these open vents actually let humid outside air into the crawl space which ends up causing the musty smells in the first place. A better option is to close the crawl space vents with vent covers. That way, humid […]
The crawl space is important for one very simple reason: it contains many of your home’s most important structures and systems. This includes your HVAC system, electrical wiring, plumbing, insulation, your floor’s support beams, and your foundation. None of these items does well when moisture enters the area. Unfortunately, crawl spaces are extremely susceptible to […]
Potentially. However, a larger concern is how wet insulation can lead to mold growth in your crawl space. When water drips from your wet insulation, it creates the perfect setting for mold to spread. Mold feeds on decaying organic matter such as wet and rotting wooden beams in your crawl space. Over time, mold releases […]
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