Mold Problems Photo Album: Crawl Space Clean Up in Clarksville

Mold and mildew was the concern for this Clarksville homeowner. Knowing they have had the problem for 2 years and not wanting it to get worse they called for an inspection.

Old crawl space door

This door allows for drafts and moisture to pass. Over time the hinges rust and the door itself rots.

Water in the crawl space

Standing water is not good for healthy conditions. The block and earth are saturated on this home.

Dirty Insulation

Wet and dirty insulation can no longer hold up to the designed R-value. This is more of a dirty filter providing a home for mold and mildew.

Floor joist damage

This floor joist has a wood moisture content reading of 47% .Creating the perfect conditions for mold growth and wood rot.

High Relative Humidity

Reading the relative humidity in the crawl space is important to knowing how much moisture is in the air. Controlling the humidity is important to eliminating mold, mildew, and other moisture concerns.

Sump Pump

A liner with a sump pumps to collect and pump out water keeps this space conditioned for the health of the family and the home.

Joist are sealed

Spray Foam insulated and seals the joist to close off the encapsulation.

Clean Crawl Space

Beautiful, Dry, and Clean. Peach of mind with no mold or mildew worries. The conditioned and insulated crawlspace will also eliminate draft floors in the living space above.