IIntroduction
The crawlspace under your home is often a dark and mysterious place. You can't go exploring in it without crawling around on your hands and knees, and even then you might be afraid of what you find. But there are things you should know about your crawlspace if you want to keep it healthy and clean so that it doesn't ruin your home or make you sick.
Crawlspaces are often damp, dark, and full of bugs.
Crawlspaces are often damp, dark and full of bugs. Dampness can cause mold and mildew to grow on the wood in your crawlspace. If you don't take care of this moisture problem, it can damage your home's structure.
The other problem with crawlspaces is that they are often home to insects such as termites or ants that can do serious damage to the wooden joists supporting your home's foundation. This can lead not only to structural problems but also structural collapse if left untreated for too long!
If you see mold or mildew on the floor joists or framing, that's a bad sign.
If you see mold or mildew on the floor joists or framing, that's a bad sign. It means there are moisture problems in your crawlspace and they're likely to be widespread. Mold can ruin your home's structure by weakening wood, causing rot and decay of other materials such as insulation and drywall. It can also cause allergies, asthma and other health problems for those who live in the house (and even pets).
An air-sealed crawlspace will help keep it clean and dry.
You can help keep your crawlspace clean and dry by creating an air-sealed crawlspace. This means that there is no direct contact between the ground and the interior of your home. It's important that you make sure this space is sealed properly before doing any work in it, because if there are holes in it then pests will be able to get into your home through those holes.
If you don't have an air-sealed crawlspace yet, there are kits available for purchase that will help seal up gaps in between joists and beams as well as other places where critters could enter from below ground level into your house's living area (kit pictured above). You should also consider installing vapor barriers and dehumidifiers along with these kits because they'll prevent moisture from building up inside walls which could cause mold growth over time--something nobody wants!
A healthy crawlspace will be comfortable for you and safe for your home's structure.
A healthy crawlspace will be comfortable for you and safe for your home's structure. The ideal relative humidity levels of a crawlspace is 55% or less to prevent mold and mildew growth. Crawlspaces should also be accessible so that you can clean them out regularly (at least once per year).
If your crawlspace is not maintained correctly, it could lead to moisture issues inside the house--which can cause damage such as wood rot and mold growth on walls and floors--or even structural problems like foundation settling or sagging floors over time.
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you to understand what a crawlspace is and why it's important to keep it clean and healthy. If you have any questions or concerns about your own crawlspace, please don't hesitate to contact me or visit us at www.nflamold.com
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