Wet Crawlspaces

Wet Crawlspace?
It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way

If your home, cottage or commercial building has a dirt floor crawlspace,
you probably have a moisture problem.

It’s easy for moisture to get into the soil in your crawlspace: Groundwater will dampen the soil Run-off from rain and melting snow will drain through your crawlspace Condensation happens when warm air from outside meets the cool, damp air in your crawlspace

All that moisture gets into your home and
causes lots of problems:

Actually, wet crawlspaces cause many problems that will be costly to fix. Perhaps worse, they can create an unhealthy environment inside your home or business.

Wood Rot – Moisture damages the wooden structure of your home and cottage. Mould and Mildew – Breathing problems, aggravated allergies and musty odours are just a few of problems that mould and mildew causes. High Humidity HVAC equipment does extra duty Doors jam Condensation

Even Some Solutions Cause Problems

When something is wet, it makes sense to let air get at it to evaporate the moisture.
It’s why many crawlspaces have vents – to let dry air in and moist air out.
Except it doesn’t work that way in your crawlspace:

Crawlspace Vents - In both winter and summer, the air in your home is usually warmer than the air in the crawlspace below. As the warm air rises, damp crawlspace air gets sucked into your home instead of being blown out through the vent The vents actually make the problem worse by letting more air into your crawl space, which becomes damp and goes into your home Crawlspace Ventilation – Fans intended to help ventilate your crawlspace can also make the problem worse by drawing more moisture from the soil.

The Right Answer

Reverse The Whole House Effect - The best way to stop damp air entering your home, cottage or business from your crawlspace is to stop air and moisture from getting into your crawlspace and to remove the moisture from your crawlspace air:

• Encapsulate Your Crawlspace
  By sealing your crawlspace with a vapour barrier you will minimize moisture in the air and reduce the air flow that contributes to The Whole House Effect
• Dehumidify the Air
  Control the dampness in your crawlspace air and create a healthier safer environment
  in your home.