Moisture in Crawl Space
Crawl space moisture can undermine your Edmonton home's foundation. Groundworks helps you create a drier and safer environment.
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Moisture in your crawl space spells mold growth, pest infestations, and wood rot on your floor joists. It compromises your home’s health and safety. Ignoring moisture intrusion isn’t advised as it might impact the structural stability of your property, leading to costly repair bills.
So what can you do? Store-bought dehumidifiers aren’t a sufficient solution and don’t address the causes of moisture in your crawl space, such as leaks, open vents, and high groundwater. Plus, entering this area of your home can be dangerous, especially if mold spores are present.
Groundworks’ crawl space repair solutions overcome these challenges. Our sump pumps, vapor barriers, commercial-grade dehumidifiers, and other patented products transform your wet crawl space into a drier and safer environment for your family.
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What Is Crawl Space Moisture?
Moisture in your crawl space is any excess water that has accumulated in the area. Crawl spaces contain some moisture because they are close to the ground, but too much water from rain and other sources is a serious problem. If humidity exceeds about 55%, you’ll need help from an expert.
A wet, humid crawl space can cause these issues:
- Mold
- Wood rot
- Sagging floors
- Wet insulation
- Water accumulation or flooding
- Pests
- Musty smells
- High energy bills
What Causes Moisture in Your Crawl Space?
Moisture might infiltrate your crawl space in the following ways:
- Crawl spaces are naturally moisture-prone because of their exposed dirt floors and location in your home.
- Alberta often experiences heavy rain and snowfall. This adverse weather can contribute to crawl space moisture problems.
- Open vents allow moisture to enter your crawl space, while cracks around pipes and electrical conduits invite humid air into this part of your property.
- Humid air condenses on cooler surfaces in your crawl space.
- Leaks from walls and vents are often an entry point for rain and groundwater.
- Damaged pipes in your crawl space could lead to additional moisture.
- High groundwater might saturate the soil under and around your crawl space.
- Inadequate drainage can cause rainwater and surface water to gather near your foundation, resulting in seepage.
Can You Fix Crawl Space Moisture?
The good news is that you can repair moisture in your crawl space. However, dehumidifiers and other products from the hardware store won’t do much. Besides, you should leave DIY crawl space repairs to professionals with the proper safety gear.
Groundworks offers a range of crawl space repair solutions, including sump pumps and heavy-duty wall panels, that dry out this area and prevent moisture from returning. We’ll also identify the underlying cause of your water issue so it doesn’t happen again.
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How We Resolve Crawl Space Moisture
Our team follows these steps when tackling moisture problems in a crawl space:
- Inspecting this area and determining the best repair solutions
- Sealing off crawl space vents and installing access doors, if necessary
- Installing interior drainage, drainage matting, sump pumps, and other waterproofing measures
- Insulating the crawl space with wall panels
- Encapsulating the crawl space with a vapor barrier
- Installing an energy-efficient commercial-grade dehumidifier
- Performing annual maintenance checks
Why Address Crawl Space Moisture Now?
Tacking moisture in your crawl space immediately is the best option for these reasons:
- Timely repairs can prevent moisture from sabotaging your foundation.
- A moisture-free crawl space creates a healthier environment by preventing mold and mildew.
- Eliminating moisture quickly deters pests.
- A dry and healthy crawl space can reduce energy bills by improving insulation.
Contact Groundworks for Crawl Space Moisture Management
A damp crawl space might damage your home, so it’s best to deal with this issue now. Our vapor barriers, interior drainage systems, and other proprietary products help you create a moisture-free environment, improving your quality of life.
Contact Groundworks for a no-cost crawl space inspection and estimate.
Crawl Space Moisture FAQs
Open vents, adverse weather, damaged pipes, and high groundwater are some reasons you might have excess water in your crawl space. Identifying the root cause of your moisture problem can keep your crawl space dry and safe for years to come.
Crawl spaces often contain open junction boxes, loose wiring, and other hazards, so it’s best to have a professional with the correct safety gear enter this area. Your crawl space might also have mold spores that cause health issues.
Resolving moisture in this area can prevent mold, pests, and wood rot. You can also preserve the structural stability of your home.
Do you see any of these signs? Book an appointment now!
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