Poor Indoor Air Quality

A damp crawl space emits musty odors and makes the home feel unduly humid and stuffy. Humidity from the crawl space always rises to the drier air in the living parts of the house. Increased humidity can lead to greater heating and cooling bills, as well as a decrease in the value of your property.

Is it possible to become sick from a damp crawl space?

Increased humidity and moisture in the crawl space, mainly from the ground in the basement, a leak, or poor ventilation are the most common causes. Mold is toxic, posing a variety of health risks such as trouble breathing, upper respiratory infections, and more.

Is air from the crawl space able to enter the house?

Your crawl space provides around half of the air on the first floor of your home. That means that any mold, smells, or other contaminants that stray mice may carry into your crawl space may penetrate into the air and into areas of your home where your family spends quality time together.

Is crawl space encapsulation beneficial to indoor air quality?

Enclosing a crawl area can enhance air quality while also lowering energy bills. This results in improved living conditions, less pest problems, and even higher home prices.

Is it possible for a crawl area to cause excessive humidity in a home?

Open crawl space vents, on the other hand, actually enhance rather than decrease the quantity of moisture in the crawl space. Crawl space vents that are open allow cool and warm air to mix, raising the relative humidity in the region.

In my crawl space, where should I put my dehumidifier?

A dehumidifier should be placed where the discharged airflow is not obstructed and can be easily drained. Keep in mind that certain dehumidifiers can be noisy, so keep that in mind before installing one in an area where noise might be an issue.