Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Moisture Filled Crawl Space in Mt. Juliet, TN

This moisture filled crawl space in Tennessee needed a makeover! This crawl space had nasty pink insulation falling out, standing water, moisture-filled air and wood, and a mold smell. The homeowners called us and were very worried about their home's health, we assured them that we knew exactly what to do! To get rid of all of those problems and to cut their energy bill down, we suggested our CleanSpace System. Which involves a drainage matting and 20mil liner that becomes a moisture and vapor barrier. We also suggested our powerful dehumidifier (SaniDry Sedona) to keep their humidity level below 50%. They agreed with all of the suggestions and we even made them a custom crawl space door to lock out outside moisture. The homeowners now have a dry and healthy crawl space that they don't have to worry about!

Wet Crawl Space

A wet, moisture-filled crawl space is the last thing you want. It leads to a variety of health and safety problems in your home, such as mold growth, rotted floor joists, and even pest invasions.

Relative Humidity

It is best to keep the relative humidity in your crawl space below 50%, because anything above that allows mold to grow and increases the numbers of dust mites and their allergens in your home.

Wood Moisture

The wood in this crawl space shows that there is a 39% moisture rating. Anything above 16% indicates excessive moisture and readings above 28% usually are accompanied by decay damage.

Damp & Dirty Insulation

This insulation is normally up against your wood beams that are supporting your home's weight. It easily absorbs moisture and tends to grow mold within. This not only weakens the wood near it at a higher rate, but is also infecting the air you breathe. Most don't know that 45% of the air we breathe upstairs comes from the air downstairs.