Crawl space is traditionally the most misunderstood part of your home. It encompasses many crucial building components of the foundation. A compromised crawl space endangers the structural integrity of the foundation system. Damage occurs when the environment is moist, exposing joists, sill plate, support beams, subfloor, piers, block foundation walls, etcetera, to undesirable temperatures and water vapor levels.
Groundwater levels differ according to the amount of rain and snow received. These fluctuating levels are the crux of crawl space moisture problems. If the groundwater level remains near the crawl space grade, water levels can range from complete flooding to smaller areas of standing water. However, crawl spaces can remain moist and damp without appearing muddy or wet due to a number of factors. The enclosed environment of the subsurface soil base, open-earth evaporation, elevation, topography, and exterior perimeter drainage, all contribute to the crawl space becoming very susceptible to mold, mildew, fungus, insect infestations, wildlife shelter, and other microorganisms.
Light bright storage space is made available for your valuables which will not be damaged by moisture. Prevent the growth of mold and mildew preventing unpleasant odors throughout the house Protect your homes framing from high levels of moisture which will destroy the very foundation of your homes framing.
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How HealthyCrawl Works:
HealthyCrawl Barrier System encapulates the entire crawl space not allowing moisture and gas to permeate through the concrete into your home. We do this using a white, 10-mil, triple ply, extrusion coated, virgin polyethylene membrane. It is manufactured using high-density fibers yielding the highest strength to weight ratio, tensile strength, tear resistance. bursting strength and puncture resistance of any product produced of it's kind. What this means for you is a long lasting durable solution to your crawlspace problem. HealthyCrawl Barrier System is white in color providing a very bright area to store your valuables in and it's easy to clean.
Sealing a crawl space is a really good idea. Here are ways it saves you money:
1. In the winter, a sealed crawlspace blocks out cold winter air. This air is then kept away from your hot water pipes, your water heater, your furnace, air ducts, and any other utilities kept below. It also stops cold air from making the floor above cold.
2. How air moves upwards in your home, passing out the roof and upper levels. In the summer, this means a vacuum is created on the lower levels, and some of the air is pulled up from the crawl space. If your crawl space is vented or allows in outside air, it will pull new air from the outside. Summer air is humid, and when it cools in the crawl space, its relative humidity rises.
- Humid air is more expensive to cool than dry air. Your air conditioners will have to dehumidify the air as it cools it.
- Humidity in the crawl space will lead to more rot, mold, mildew, etc. in the future. The floor above will eventually sag and decompose. Hiring a contractor to crawl into your dank crawl space, rip out the moldy lumber and install new lumber in the crawl space is not cheap.
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