Is your house making you sick? According to the Mayo Clinic, over 90% of chronic sinus infections are related to mold. Your crawl space can be the culprit. There is one good way of keeping your crawl space dry and mold-free.
Crawl space encapsulation can take worries about mold growth off the table. A strong durable moisture barrier will ensure that moisture stays out of the house and is unable to trigger mold growth. Crawl space encapsulation can be the ideal solution for your home.
How To Keep Your Crawl Space Dry
Unfortunately without professional intervention it can be nearly impossible to keep your crawl space dry to the point where it is not a mold threat to your home. Even if your crawl space is not exposed to actual water humidity and dampness that builds up is a threat.
A crawl space is the perfect environment for mold to grow. It is dark, it is damp, and it is largely left undisturbed. The problem is mold does not know any boundaries. Once it takes hold in the crawl space it is only a matter of time before it makes it up into the house.
Crawl space encapsulation makes sure that mold never gets into your home from the crawl space. Keeping your crawl space dry has to be a multi-layered approach with encapsulation a part of the plan.
It is a Health Safety Issue
Mold not only can destroy your property but it can make everyone in the house sick. There has been extensive research regarding the effects mold has on health, and none of it is good. For people with pre-existing respiratory conditions, mold can trigger asthma attacks. For people that do not have pre-existing respiratory conditions, mold can cause them.
Mold is a well-known allergen. People that have lived with mold complain of frequent headaches, breathing issues, constant sinus infections, and continued cold-like symptoms long after the duration of a cold should have been.
Getting your crawl space taken care of is a must to ensure that your family is living in a happy, healthy home. A waterproof crawl space is an investment that keeps paying you back year after year. Learn if crawl space encapsulation is right for your home.
