Is Crawl Space Moisture Bad?
The moisture created by condensate and foundation leakage mentioned above leads to mold growth, musty odors, and structural damage, not to mention that insects and rodents love this environment and energy costs are higher while the level of comfort in your home is lower. Moisture ruins houses by providing an environment for mold, fungi, and insects that destroy wood framing. Crawl space moisture, mold and mildew affect not only the floor system directly above, but also the entire house (remember the stack effect). A crawlspace should be completely sealed and isolated from the ground and the humid outside air. Our Crawlspace Seal System involves installing a 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with polyester-cord reinforcement on the dirt or concrete floor, that is fastened to the walls and piers. This extra-heavy reinforced lining is made especially for our system and protects against mold and mildew growth under the crawlspace liner. Lower energy bills, resultin
