Crawlspace Cleanup for a Healthier Home

CRAWLSPACE CLEANUP FOR A HEALTHIER HOME THE PROBLEMS WITH DIRT CRAWLSPACES High levels of relative humidity, leading to mold growth Potential for radon gas to enter the home Ideal conditions for fungal growth and allergen habitation More susceptible to pests such as termites and carpenter ants Increased heating $$$ and cooling costs SIGNS OF CRAWLSPACE ISSUES DANK, MUSTY ODORS MOLD OR ROT ON INSIDE YOUR HOME WOOD BEAMS OR JOISTS SIGNS OF MOISTURE OR MOLD ON YOUR FOUNDATION COLD FLOORS ABOVE THE CRAWLSPACE IN WINTER PUDDLES OR MOLD GROWTH ON THE CRAWLSPACE FLOOR IMPROVING YOUR CRAWLSPACE CONDITIONS VENTILATE WELL You should have 1 vent for every 150 square feet If you don't have enough vents, have more installed OPEN VENTS 40° Automatic vents make it easier to maintain your crawlspace Close vents when it's 4O °F or below 70° Open them when the highs are consistently 70 °F or above IMPROVE AIR FLOW Air needs to circulate inside the crawlspace for proper conditions Have fans installed so that air flow improves your conditions LINE THE CRAWLSPACE Have the pros install a plastic liner around your crawlspace Seal out moisture to reduce issues with mold, fungus, and more Provided by: DK DISASTER KLEENUP www.CALLDISASTERKLEENUP.COM Sources: healthycrawlspace.info/crawl-space-services/crawl-space-moisture-remediation/ healthycrawlspace.net/article/5-steps-improve-crawl-space-ventilation/ healthycrawlspace.info/