Decatur, AL – How Crawl Space Mold Affects Your Health – Waterproofing

Mold affects everyone differently. Some people are extremely sensitive to its effects while others experience few symptoms or seem unbothered. The type of mold can impact how it affects those inside the home, although it is safe to say that crawl space mold can adversely affect almost anyone.

Types of Mold

Black mold is the most common source of mold inside homes. It is the most dangerous. White mold appears most often on soil and wood. Yellow mold is less common, yet another possible sighting you’ll find in the crawl space, generally on wooden posts.

Exposure to Mold

Exposure to any type of mold may result in allergy-like symptoms, including cough, sore throat, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy, watery issues, and many others.

People with mold sensitivities may experience more severe symptoms when exposed, including wheezing, difficulty breathing, and sneezing.

Studies also show mold exposure increases a person’s risk of developing certain health conditions, including asthma and bronchitis.

Prevent Crawl Space Mold

All homeowners in Decatur must take proper measures to prevent mold growth in their crawl space. Forgetting the crawl space exists is easy since it is not a common area we visit in the home, although paying attention can prevent many potential problems with mold.

A few simple measures that can prevent crawl space mold:

• Install a dehumidifier in the crawl space
• Improve drainage
• Install MaxxBarrier™ or Lumberkote™ sealants
• Repair cracks, gaps, and other damage in the foundation of the crawl space
• Repair leaky pipes

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.