Crawlspace Waterproofing – Humidity Monitoring
If the air in your crawlspace isn’t a priority to you, it should be. More than 50% of air in the home comes from the crawlspace. If the air in the crawlspace is contaminated, the air in your home is also likely to be contaminated.
Crawlspace waterproofing helps to ensure the health of your crawlspace. However, continual monitoring of crawlspace humidity levels is still vital even after encapsulation. Unmonitored crawlspaces can have a negative impact on the home in the following ways:
- Damaged mechanical systems
High humidity levels can result in the formation of condensation on surfaces within the crawlspace. When condensation is deposited on iron pipes, they are likely to rust and will eventually burst. This is likely to lead to serious damage and even more costly repairs.
- Damage to flooring
High humidity gives way to mold and mildew infestations. These can destroy floor treatments such as carpets and those made of wood. Mildewed carpets cannot be cleaned even with the strongest shampoo available. You either have to get it cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner or have it replaced. Both of these options can be quite costly. Call Us! (866) 822-7328 We can help!
Mold, on the other hand, can cause serious damage to wooden floors. The floors will have to be thoroughly cleaned as a part of the remediation process. This can result in damage to their finish. You would therefore have to spend more money on refinishing your floors.
- Damage to stored items
Humidity can cause damage to items that you have stored in your home. This includes clothes, food, books and much more. Dry foods exposed to high humidity are likely to expire much earlier than they would have. You could lose items that are irreplaceable such as family photos as a result of high humidity.
- Damage to walls
Humidity in the crawlspace can result in the buildup of moisture in walls. The walls and anything within them will suffer moisture damage. This will make the building become unsafe for occupation over time.
Keeping an eye on the levels of moisture in the crawlspace is wise. You can avoid serious damage by ensuring moisture problems are avoided. You will be able to detect the problem early and find a solution that works. This will help you avoid costly repairs. Be sure to get in touch with a professional waterproofing contractor if you notice high humidity levels in your crawlspace.
