HOW DO YOU DEHUMIDIFY THE CRAWLSPACE?
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Humid Indoor Air Indoor air, in less or greater proportion, contains moisture. Hence, this humid air often condenses on any surface and ends up wetting walls, floors, wood, and furniture. Meanwhile, ground floors, basements, storage rooms, and crawl spaces are usually closed areas that suffer dampness and bad odors. The good conservation of these spaces is important since they are useful for storage, as well as for accessing house facilities (plumbing, ducts, and electric systems).
Crawl Spaces
On the other hand, crawl spaces are essential areas that impact energy consumption and the family’s health. For this reason, when your crawl space suffers from moisture issues, it can lead to additional problems such as germs, bacteria, and other harmful pathogens.
Moisture Sources BEFORE DEHUMIDIFYING PROBLEMATIC AREAS, YOU SHOULD FIX OR IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE OF THE WATER ISSUE. IN THIS TASK, IT IS VITAL TO INSPECT DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND REMOVE DAMAGED INSULATION AND DEBRIS.
Besides fixing the source of moisture, it is necessary to clean the crawlspace or basement thoroughly; also, mold and mildews must be eliminated. In other words, it is important to note that dehumidifiers do not solve water leaking in crawl spaces. Likewise, these devices can prevent mold and mildew; however, they cannot remove them. Furthermore, if you have not performed previous mold remediation work, dehumidifiers can spread mold spores.
Dehumidifiers
Let’s start from the beginning; dehumidifiers are excellent devices that provide heat to your crawlspace or basement. Nevertheless, although dehumidifiers are effective in controlling moisture, they can drive up your electricity bills. In the same way, if your basement or crawlspace is too large, you will need some electric fans to move the air. This situation also leads to additional costs of electricity.
It is a fact that dampened crawl spaces need total dehumidification. Fixing moisture sources and installing dehumidifiers are essential requirements to address a definitive solution. In this line, after dehumidifying, insulation can prevent the formation of moisture. On the other side, albeit vents can increase air circulation, they allow moisture to enter your home. In this case, the best solution is incorporating a liner that acts as a barrier and seals your crawl space.
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