Crawlspaces are one of the many important features of a
home. Without them, there would be no way to access the structure’s electrical
and plumbing systems should they ever be in need of repair or replacement. Most
of the time, crawlspaces need to be vented to allow air to circulate from the
space to the building exterior. Depending on where you live, however, venting a
crawlspace can be suboptimal; the vents may introduce humid exterior air into
the property, causing excess moisture in building materials, which can lead to
a multitude of problems.
If your home has an HVAC duct system in the crawlspace and
that system leaks, it can encourage mold growth due to condensate accumulating from a temperature
differential. Eventually, that excess moisture can find its way into your HVAC
system and spew foul, unhealthy air into your home or business. In addition, the moisture can lead to an
increase in harmful microbes and particles in the air which can be dangerous to
breathe.
It isn’t advisable for homeowners to attempt solving a
crawlspace moisture problem without professional help, as the task requires
special equipment and a fair amount of expertise to handle. You want your
problem fixed correctly the first time around so that it doesn’t turn into a
recurring issue. Ultimately, you’ll need to hire a quality water damage
restoration company to take care of any moisture problems in your crawlspace.
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