Protecting your Decatur home from humidity is essential. Too much moisture can lead to wood rot, structural damage, mold and mildew, and quite a few other costly nuisances that can usually be avoided when you take preventative measures. The crawlspace is often the source of excess moisture and the root of the problems for homeowners. The best way to prevent these issues is through vapor barrier installation.
Crawl Space Moisture Creates Big Problems in Your Home
Crawlspaces come into constant contact with the ground, meaning moisture always forms around the structure of your home without some type of protection in place. Moisture can lead to freezing and thawing cycles, puddles of water, and other damage.
This can cause problems such as:
- Mold and mildew
- Poor indoor air quality
- Increase Radon gas buildup
- Rotting wood beams, sinking floors
- Rusted pipes
- Increased risk of water leaks
The moisture barrier keeps moisture from forming. The plastic material is installed in the crawlspace to limit the amount of air that flows from the outside to the crawlspace. This greatly reduces the amount of condensation and dampness in the crawlspace, thus reducing moisture buildup and the problems it creates.
Benefits of Vapor Barrier Installation in Decatur
Installing a moisture barrier in the crawlspace of your home protects you and your family against many potential health concerns, as well as the risk of damage to your home.
Benefits of vapor barrier installation include:
- Easier access to the crawlspace
- Create a healthier home that is free of mold and mildew damage that can lead to allergies, throat irritation, asthma-like symptoms, and skin irritation.
- Improves energy efficiency by acting as extra insulation underneath your home.
- Reduction in the harmful buildup of Radon gas.
- Keep pests away from your home
- Prevent rusted pipes and corrosion
- Prevent structural damage
- Improve the home’s resale value
These benefits await you following moisture barrier installation. Southern Crawl Space is here to help Decatur homeowners enjoy the benefits above, and the peace of mind vapor barriers provide.
Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer. If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.
