Tag: Condensation
Crawl space moisture typically comes from three different sources:
1. The Earth
The Earth constantly releases moisture into the air which results in higher relative humidity. This is why, at a minimum, you should have a 6-mil...
Natural Disasters and Your Crawl Space
Written by Blake Heron on . Posted in Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair.
Heavy rains, hurricanes, and floods have an adequate capacity to seriously destroy a crawl space or structure. The wood under your home being exposed and saturated in water for extended periods can have extreme long-term effects....
Health Effects of Crawl Space Mold
Written by Blake Heron on . Posted in Crawl Space Repair.
Mold in homes could be airborne and growing in moist and dark places like your crawl space. Crawl spaces are extremely vulnerable to mold and mildew due to elevated humidity levels and overall crawl space moisture.
Does Your Ductwork Sweat?
Written by Blake Heron on . Posted in Crawl Space Repair.
If your HVAC is in the crawl space then most likely, the answer is yes! When warm humid air comes in contact with a cool surface, moisture forms as condensation droplets. These droplets continue all throughout the summer forming...
It’s Hot Outside! What’s Going on in my Crawl Space?
Written by Blake Heron on . Posted in Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair.
Here we are in the middle of summer. It’s a hundred degrees outside and the humidity is almost unbearable… so what is going on under your house in the crawl space?
As the hot humid air enters through the foundation...
Is Crawl Space Encapsulation Right For Me?
Written by Blake Heron on . Posted in Crawl Space Repair.
Crawl space encapsulation is a “remedial” treatment for the common crawl space symptoms of high wood moisture content, mold and fungal growth, high relative humidity, poor energy efficiency, and cold floors in the...