What's Lurking Below? Your Crawl Space Questions Get Answered!
We know that when it comes to your home, what's happening beneath, like a crawl space, is usually out of sight, out of mind. But this pace can actually make a major impact on your home's overall health and comfort! We get questions from homeowners all the time about these spaces and how to protect and improve them. So, you've asked, and we're here to answer your crawl space concerns!
How can I keep my crawl space from getting moldy?
Mold thrives in dark, moist spaces, such as crawl spaces. It needs moisture and organic material to continue surviving and growing. To prevent mold from forming or growing back after remediation, it's essential to keep humidity and moisture levels in these spaces low. So by adding in a dehumidifier like our SaniDry Sedona, a high-performance dehumidifier and filtration system. It will help prevent mold and reduce musty odors, giving you dry, healthy air and total comfort!
What do you put in the crawl space to waterproof it?
To keep moisture out of the crawl space and keep it dry, we use the CleanSpace Crawl Space Vapor Barrier. This bright white, durable plastic liner is designed to permanently prevent moisture, outside air, and pests from entering your crawl space. It's installed over the foundation walls and floor to create a continuous air and moisture barrier. Along with our other crawl space products, they transform a "problem" crawl space into a clean, energy-efficient space that is no longer scary or hazardous to enter.
What kind of insulation do you use in a crawl space?
Having insulation in a crawl space is important because a number of home comfort and energy problems can be caused by issues with the insulation there. But with how wet and damp crawl spaces can be, traditional insulation won't hold up in those conditions. So, Frank's Basement Systems offers a variety of foam insulation, such as the SilverGlo Wall Insulation and the TerraBlock Floor insulation, which are made of inorganic materials. This ensures their effectiveness remains intact, unaffected by the crawl space environment. These foam insulations are designed to work seamlessly with all of our crawl space products to help ensure a dry, healthy, comfortable crawl space!
Why should I have a dehumidifier in my crawl space?
The basement or crawl space is part of a house's interior. If there is high humidity and musty odors downstairs, it will affect the upstairs environment. So it's important to have a dehumidifier in place to maintain the relative humidity levels in a space that's below grade, like a crawl space. Our SaniDry Sedona features an automatic humidity sensor for effective control of excess humidity, a convenient drainage hose, and an LCD screen with simple controls. It's simple, you just set the dehumidifier, forget about it, and enjoy dry, safe air all year long.
Crawl space solutions don't have to be complicated! With Frank's Basement Systems on your side, we'll help ensure you have the right products and solutions in place to turn that problem area into a dry, healthy part of your home!
