Crawl space dehumidification has been becoming more popular due to the fact and unerstanding that cross ventilation vents.... which often work well if designed properly, they can also introduce unwanted water and/or moistute to your crawl space which can casuse mold and rot. a poorly designed or warped crawl space entrance door can also be a very easy entrance for moisture and mold growth. . Along with possible pluming leaks, unsealed...i.e. uninstalled crawl space vapor barrier, thus allowing moisture to migrate from the ground/dirt into the crawl space area. Moisture can enter crawl spaces due to a variety of factors. Exposed damp soil, plumbing leaks, saturated groundwater table, and humid and arid air are a few of the ways in which moisture can humidify crawl spaces.
Signs to recognize your crawl space has gotten to far causing damage to the structure and upper floor can be:
- Musty odor
- Mildew and mold growth
- Buckling hardwood floor
- Smelly and damp carpets
Moisture can enter crawlspaces due to a variety of factors. Exposed damp soil, plumbing leaks, saturated groundwater table, and humid and arid air are a few of the ways in which moisture can humidify crawlspaces
This gentleman had a broad crawl space opening under his deck. It was framed and sealed with PVC sheeting, with a sealed aluminum door and dehumidification.
