Standing water, moisture, and leaks in crawl spaces can be caused by storms, plumbing leaks, or even drainage issues. These problems may lead to foundation damage, wood rot, mold and mildew, and poor air quality inside the home. Take action the second you notice a wet crawl space beneath your home.
Causes of Wet and Moist Crawl Spaces
Crawl spaces are prone to water and moisture problems. Built on dirt, crawl spaces absorb moisture from condensation on pipes and other leak sources. Clogged gutters and plumbing problems may also lead to a wet crawl space. Sump pumps can cause flooding if they malfunction. It’s difficult to know if a sump pump has failed before substantial damage has occurred.
Problems With a Wet Crawl Space & Their Solutions
No matter the reason your crawl space is wet, you need to take appropriate action to resolve the problem and prevent future water and moisture leaks.
Waterproofing the crawlspace is the first and most important step in preventing water issues. There are several ways to waterproof your home.
- Water in the crawl space can go unnoticed for years. We do not commonly go into the crawl space. Standing water can lead to wood rot, foundation damage, poor air quality, mold and mildew, and other problems. The solution depends on the amount of water standing in the crawl space. Effective crawl space waterproofing and moisture control solutions, such as installing a vapor barrier, can prevent future issues.
- Mold, mildew, and rot issues are the biggest threats to wet crawl spaces. Water coupled with hot humidity leads to big problems. These issues impact indoor air quality, may increase heating and cooling bills, and attract pests. Addressing crawl space humidity issues can help combat this problem. Sealing openings with MaxxBarrier or LumbeKote is the solution. A vapor barrier can also help keep wet crawl space problems to a minimum.
- Crawl space flooding can occur after heavy rain. A sump pump is the best way to prevent major damage in the crawl space. You can also install a vapor barrier to help keep water damage issues to a minimum.
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.
