Crawlspaces are naturally some of the moistest areas of the home. With such a close proximity to the earth, they take on a lot of moisture. Excess moisture is not good for the structure of your home or the health of anyone in it, but fortunately there are moisture control measures you can take to help minimize excess humidity in your crawlspace.
Crawlspace barriers involve placing a tarp-like barrier on top of the ground of your crawlspace and along the walls. This stops moisture buildup in its tracks by preventing it from reaching the areas around your crawlspace. You may be asking yourself, are these barriers really necessary? After all, does moisture buildup in your crawlspace really matter if you don’t go down there?
The problems caused by high humidity in your crawlspace don’t stay in the crawlspace. Mold growth and wood rot that start in your crawlspace can spread throughout your home. Breathing in mold spores can make people sick, and wood rot over time can affect the structural stability of your home’s frame. Crawlspace barriers help prevent these issues by limiting the amount of moisture that can reach your home.
Here at Green Clean NC, Inc., we care about helping our clients live in safe and healthy homes. That’s why we install crawlspace barriers for homeowners who want to make sure they’re as safe as possible against the potential issue of moisture buildup. Call us today if your crawlspace is currently unprotected and you want to install a moisture barrier.