Crawl spaces, often neglected and unseen, play a surprisingly crucial role in your home's health. For homes built on a crawl space, studies show approximately 50% of the air you breathe comes from the crawl space. When poorly constructed, and particularly when moisture problems exist, crawl spaces 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 crawl spaces so commonly have moisture problems, these spaces become a breeding ground for mold (not to mention pests and rodents). Unfortunately, crawl spaces have been incorrectly built for decades. Traditional crawl space construction in humid climates is often the culprit, allowing moisture-laden air to freely enter through vents.
The proven solution is to seal the crawl space, AKA Crawl Space Encapsulation. When kept sealed and maintained properly, a homeowner can more effectively:
Below are some of the common signs of how a crawl space problem can affect your home.
We conduct a thorough crawl space inspection to identify mold, excess moisture, and any signs of water damage to structural components.
Any existing mold must be fully remediated before the crawl space can be sealed. Additionally, all excess moisture must be extracted and eliminated from the area.
We install a high-quality vapor barrier to seal the crawl space, preventing ground moisture from rising and coming into contact with the underside of your home.
In the Southeast’s humid climate, we recommend sealing all crawl space vents to prevent moist air from entering.
In very humid areas, such as the Southeastern United States, it may be necessary to add a permanent dehumidifier in the crawl space to manage moisture.
In situations where there is water pooling in a crawl space, a sump pump drainage system is recommended to collect the water and pump it out.
Ensign delivers top-quality work by investing in ongoing education and certifications through leading industry organizations.
As a certified Mold Remediation Company, we’re a trusted expert in mold removal.
No. Mold is all around us as it is a natural part of our indoor and outdoor environments. When performing mold remediation, the primary goal is to bring the environment to a normal fungal ecology, also known as condition 1.
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