Your home’s crawlspace is the closest part of your home to the ground. For this reason, the crawlspace faces much higher humidity levels as the moisture from the ground travels upward. You may not see this as a problem, but the truth is, a humid crawlspace isn’t something you’ll want to ignore. Here are three of the top reasons why.
- Mold growth. Mold needs moisture and a dark environment to thrive. Crawlspaces naturally have both of these qualities. When you don’t prioritize moisture control in your crawlspace, mold is much more likely to grow. However, this isn’t just an issue for your crawlspace. Mold spores that start in your crawlspace can travel throughout the home, potentially leading to a major outbreak.
- Wood rot. Your crawlspace has a lot of wooden support beams and other components. Excess humidity can lead to wood rot, negatively impacting this structural support. Any damages or concerns related to your home’s structural support are a major issue that you won’t want to ignore.
- Pest infestation. Pests are naturally drawn to more humid environments, and with how undisturbed most crawlspaces are, they love to go to this area of the home. Like mold growth, pests in the crawlspace don’t typically stay in the crawlspace and often migrate to other areas of the home.
One of the best things you can do to help prevent skyrocketing humidity levels in your basement is to hire a crawlspace encapsulation service. This involves placing a moisture barrier between the ground and the rest of your crawlspace as an effective moisture control measure. We offer crawlspace encapsulation to help you protect your property, so call us here at Overwatch Pest Management today to learn more about this important service.