Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Unhealthy Crawl Space in La Center, KY
This 1910 home's homeowners had problems with moisture in the crawl space leading to their floors buckling. They had lived there for the past 7 years and just started noticing the BIG issues happening right under their feet! After seeing our booth at a local home show, they knew it was time to start thinking about a permanent solution to their worrisome problems. Our trained inspector, Robert, met the couple at their home. They talked to him about their uneven floors, grandchildren's indoor allergies, and cold floors. Robert went under their home and into their crawl space to inspect. He took reference photos, moisture tests, and then came back up to discuss possible solutions with the homeowners. Robert told them all about our encapsulation system, that reduces moisture in the crawl space, leaves cold floors in the past, and can even lower energy bills. He also talked to them about supporting products, like our powerful dehumidifier, TripleSafe sump pump, and IceGuard. They were also in need of our mold-X2 products to help stop the growth of mold on their important structures. Robert also discussed with them our steel stabilizers that are adjustable and can actually raise your floors back to their original position. The couple loved everything Robert suggested and they could not wait to finally have a healthy crawl space!
CleanSpace Vapor Barrier Needed
Unsealed crawl spaces with soil ground always have a lot of issues with moisture, because the moisture from the ground absorbs into the home, damaging important supporting beams.
Our 20mil thick vapor barrier is a must for this crawl space!
Damp Soil Ground
A soil ground is a recipe for disaster, especially if it's continuously damp! Critters love crawl spaces in this condition and mold loves it even more!
Relative Humidity
The humidity in this crawl space is 80.4%. Mold, mold spores, and dust mites thrive in environments over 60%. We suggest our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier for spaces that have high RH, because it makes sure it stays below 55%!
Dirty Insulation
The pink insulation seems like a good idea, but could soon turn disastrous! This insulation became dirty, damp, and began falling out. The nasty insulation sits right inside a wood supporting beam nook. It only damages the wood next to it and when it falls it only becomes the perfect home for critters.
Moldy Wood
The excessive moisture in the crawl space caused the wood to mold, which caused the floors above to become uneven. This wood in particular has a wood moisture content rating over 45%! This means, as you can see, the wood is failing and needs help immediately!