Crawl spaces are dark and damp with humidity levels ranging from 50%-90% which provide the ideal environment for mold growth, mildew, insects and rodents. If left untreated, these problems can be difficult to eradicate, causing damage to the property and posing a serious health threat.
Engineers and building experts recommend that crawl spaces be encapsulated and waterproofed. This will increase energy efficiency in the home and eliminate problems with moisture, mold and insects.
A little over 50% of the air in a typical home originates from the basement or crawl space. In addition to the environmental pollutants that may enter a living space, water below a home and humidity in the crawl space will evaporate into vapor and spread throughout the upper floors through a process called the stack effect which pulls damp air from the lower levels to the upper levels of a house.
Crawl Space waterproofing and encapsulation is an effective home improvement investment which will improve indoor air quality, save energy, deter pests, create extra storage space and increase the value of your home. Call the experts at Earthworks Environmental for a free on-site evaluation.
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