Increased Crawlspace Moisture in the Winter
Winter weather rolls in with a vengeance, creating more challenges for Decatur homeowners looking to continue enjoying a comfortable living space by keeping moisture out of their crawl space. Freezing grounds, condensation, ground moisture, and reduced ventilation issues can increase crawl space moisture during the winter.
Tips to Reduce Crawl Space Moisture
Reducing crawl space moisture keeps your living space safe, healthy, and comfortable and reduces the risk of structural damage that can ruin your home. Implementing the following tips can help keep crawl space moisture at bay during the winter.
- Seal Cracks and Holes: Holes, cracks, gaps, etc. in the foundation of your crawl space can allow outside air in, creating high levels of moisture and humidity. Sealing these holes reduces the amount of moisture entering the home.
- Repair Leaks: Repairing broken pipes and leaky faucets will reduce utility expenses, may reduce pest presence, and certainly help stop moisture-related problems.
- Ensure Proper Ventilation: Poorly ventilated homes lead to poor indoor air quality, mold and mildew damage, and other problems because moisture build-up is almost guaranteed in such a property.
- Install vapor barriers: One of the most effective tools in combating crawl space moisture is the vapor barrier, a protective shield that almost completely diminishes crawl space moisture.
- Install a Sump Pump: Sump pumps are excellent for homes prone to flooding or that have previously experienced significant water damage. The sump pump prevents future problems as long as it is properly working and keeps moisture out of the crawl space.
Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawl space 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 crawl space. 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.
