Humidity

Problems from humidity as a result of moisture collecting on the surfaces in your crawl space can affect your health and the health of your loved ones. In addition, these issues can result in expensive repairs to your home. Oftentimes the underlying cause is a poorly designed crawl space, leading to damaged or rotting crawl space areas. The Fort Smith crawl space humidity experts at Vesta Foundation Solutions can help you implement measures to protect your crawl space and your home against the effects of rising humidity levels.

When humidity builds up in your crawl space, it leads to a range of problems, including rotting, mold, odors, allergens, rusted and corroded metal, and a decrease in the structural integrity of your home. All of this leads to higher energy bills and even unhealthy indoor air quality in your home.

A humid crawl space is the ideal breeding ground for mold and rot to grow, which will lead to damaged floorboards and structural support beams in the crawl space itself. Once the crawl space starts rotting, it will begin to sag and lead to uneven flooring above the crawl space. And pests like termites, crickets, carpenter ants, and wood-eating beetles may start to infest the home, drawn to the rotting, moldy wood. Once pests (and other animals) infest and eventually die inside the crawl space, odors will form in your home. Mold spores will disburse throughout your home as well, adversely affecting anyone who suffers from allergies or asthma.