Examination of crawlspaces is essential when considering the overall health of a home. For homes built on a crawlspace, studies show up to 50% of the air you breathe in your home actually comes from the crawlspace. When poorly constructed, and particularly when moisture problems exist, they can create a disaster for your home's Indoor Air Quality and even compromise the structural integrity of the home.
Moisture is the greatest enemy to any home. Because crawlspaces so commonly have moisture problems, these spaces become a breeding ground for mold (not to mention pests and rodents). Crawlspaces have been incorrectly built for decades. Venting crawlspaces in a hot humid climate is a bad idea; this allows moisture laden air to enter the crawlspace preventing you from managing moisture within the home.
The proper solution is to seal the crawlspace, AKA Crawlspace Encapsulation. When kept sealed and maintained properly, a homeowner can more effectively:
Below are some of the common signs of how a Crawlspace problem can affect your home.
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