There are several negative effects of a Wet or Damp Crawl Space. Since air flows upward into the upper levels of your home from the crawl space, it brings the humidity from the crawl space with it. The effects on your home can include:
- Dust Mites
- Sticking doors and windows
- Smelly, damp carpets
- Buckling hardwood floors
- Condensation/rotting/mold in your attic
- Frost, condensation or mold on the inside of windows in cool weather
- Increased cooling bills
- Increased heating bills
- Mold upstairs
- Decreased life of roof sheathing and shingles
- Decreased life of the paint on the outside of your house
- Aggravated asthema and allergies
What is the solution, one may ask? Here at Thrasher we would recommend that you fix your crawlspace. There are four steps to totally eliminating the dirt crawl space from having any negative effects on the rest of your home.
Step 1 Fix the water leakage
Step 2 Isolate the house from the earth
Step 3 Seal vents and other outside air leaks
Step 4 Condition or dehumidify your crawl space air
Thrasher Basement Systems can help. Contact us today and we can help you transform your crawl space and illuminate the problems you maybe experiencing.
