Exposed dirt
Dirt also contains moisture from the earth that will evaporate, rise and create condensation once the humid air hits a cool air ducts. Where there is humidity and moisture, mold will begin to grow. Yuck!
Standing Water
Standing water will eventually evaporate, rise, and create condensation, causing mold to grow. When mold grows, it releases mold spores into the air that flows through your home which can cause health problems such as asthma and allergies to develop over time.
Beginning stages of mold
This foundation is starting to see the effects of mold growth. Over time, the mold will "eat" away at the wood, creating thousands of dollars in damage to the home. It can even cause the home's floor to sag in places.
Concrete
Moisture can even penetrate through concrete blocks. The blocks contain little cracks, holes, and voids that will allow moisture to squeeze through.
Beginning encapsulation
Our Drainage mat is a part of the encapsulation process. It has raised dimples that will allow moisture and water to flow freely UNDER the liner to the sump pump. Once there, the sump pump will pump all water out and away from the home's foundation.
CleanSpace
Our CleanSpace Encapsulation System also includes a thick, white, durable liner that not only protects your home from moisture, but is also mold-resistant. It will seal away all holes and voids and keep unwanted pests OUT!
SaniDry
Another product that protects your home is our Sanidry Dehumidifier. Our SaniDry™ CX crawl space dehumidifier has a unique heat exchange system that helps it achieve an ENERGY STAR® rating! With an operating temperature of 40°F - 95°F, it's optimal for the cool crawl space environment!
Sump Pump
An important part of a sealed crawl space is a reliable sump pump system. Without one, your crawl space will still be vulnerable to groundwater, as well as unnoticed plumbing leaks.