Calendar Saturday, February 4, 2012
Crawl Space Waterproofing | What You Should Know
Why is it important to waterproof the crawl space?

Often built inhidden areas where it’s dark and damp, the crawl space is prone to suffer from a variety of problems, ranging from infestation to mold growth, from deterioration of the structure to the existence of health hazards. One of the best ways to avoid the existence of pests and other problems in the crawl space is to perform crawl space waterproofing. Moisture can ruin the entire house’s framework, and the mold and fungi build-up can lead to health hazards. You see, a crawl space is a source of moisture, the result of the rising of warm air and the perpetual presence of moving air that brings with it dust, mold spores, and other airborne substances. Because this can lead to allergen production, must odor, mold growth, and structural damage it is important to seek out a service that offers water damage repair and mold remediation.

How can you waterproof the crawlspace?

There are actually three factors considered as destructive to organic materials, including those which are made of wood. These factors are heat, ultraviolet radiation, and, incidentally, water, which also happens to be the most widespread destroyer. The good news is, water is also the easiest to control. So how do you go about performing crawl space waterproofing?

A built-in drainage is a good place to start. You need to have one installed in your crawl space in order to avoid leaks and flood problems. Various studies have shown that crawl spaces without any opening designed to accommodate air from the outside environment are enjoying better moisture control while, at the same time, functioning just as efficiently as crawl spaces with openings.

Another solution you can apply is to stabilize the temperature as well as the humidity within a crawl space. This will makethe crawl space a suitable place to put air conditioning equipment in, as well as plumbing and ductwork. This is because high humidity inside acrawl space, especially during months of the summer season, causes condensations, which in turn causes damage to equipment. What’s more, high humidity makes way to a perfect environment loved by insects, and thus promotes infestation. Destabilizing the temperature and the humidity in the crawl space is a bit tricky, so it’s highly recommended that you leave this to professionals.

What you can do on your own is to seal the crawl space. This will remove any moisture coming from the ground and the surrounding air. As part of the entire process of crawl space waterproofing, this will afford you an area that is free from molds and pests, some of the most common problems in crawl spaces, whether they’re in houses or in commercial buildings. You’ll also be happy to know that this leads to better energy efficiency and a much healthier home.
 
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