CRAWLSPACES

Most homeowners don't think about the crawlspace under their home. But they should! A wet crawlspace causes health hazards and costly structural damage.

Moisture from the water table seeps up through the soil, into your crawlspace, and then into the structure of your home. The average crawl space sucks ten gallons of water per day into your house. It's a perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, and harmful bacteria. Cancer causing radon can also be transmitted through a neglected crawlspace.

Overtime, an untreated wet crawlspace rots the structural beams of your home and causes the roof to rot. As moisture accumulates in the crawlspace it is released into the home. The final point of exit is through the attic and the roof. The constant elevated moisture levels cause wood beams, insulation, and roofs to deteriorate over time.

Tri-State Basement Services has installed countless numbers of unique crawlspace applications. We will develop a solution to your specific wet crawlspace problem. Every moist crawlspace is different.

The key to fixing a wet, musty crawlspace is redirecting the intruding water and controlling the moisture. The most common solution plans include installation of a sump pump, dehumidifier, and Crawlsheild™ vapor barrier.

The sump pump will direct the water away from the crawlspace and expel it at a safe distance from the home. The dehumidifier will keep the relative humidity at a healthy level, and prevent mold growth and structural damage due to rotting beams.

 

Crawlshield vapor barrier is a key element in any crawlspace application. It inhibits the migration of moisture and radon into the living area; preventing structural damage and protecting the health of your family.