Crawl spaces are an essential part of your home maintenance routine; however, many homeowners often overlook this area because they don’t access it frequently. There are several things all homeowners can do to protect their home’s foundation and prevent common problems with moisture.
Seal All Vents and Openings
Vented crawl spaces are a design flaw that contributes more to the problem. Suppose you have crawl space vents, or there are any openings due to cracks in the walls. In that case, you should have a professional contractor perform an inspection and seal all the vents and openings to prevent them from causing even more issues with mold and water damage.
Install a Form of Interior Draining
A reliable interior drainage system such as AquaStop CrawlDrainTM paired with a sump pump will significantly decrease the amount of water in the area. These systems collect any leaking water and redirect it to a sump pump so that it’s pumped out and away from your home. If you have standing water and moisture problems and do not have a functional interior draining system in place, you will have many costly repairs to deal with soon.
Purchase a Dehumidifier
Sealing a crawl space and installing an internal drain system can be helpful, but these solutions will not remove the moisture that is lingering in the air. The only way to remove this form of water from your crawl space is to invest in a good dehumidifier. You can find excellent energy-efficient dehumidifiers to clean and filter the air that is self-draining and easy to use. If you need help finding a good dehumidifier for your crawl space, or you already own one that requires servicing, get in touch with our experts here at Mount Valley Foundation Services today for assistance.