The Effects of Humidity on Your Crawl Space and Home

When it comes to your crawl space, humidity can be a major problem. Too much moisture in your crawl space can lead to a variety of issues, such as mold and mildew growth, wood rot, and insect infestation, comfort and healthy problems. It can also damage insulation and other items stored in the crawl space. Knowing the humidity level of your crawl space is essential in order to keep your home healthy and safe.

In order to prevent moisture from entering your crawl space, it’s important to understand how humidity affects your crawl space. High humidity levels in your home can cause moisture to seep into the crawl space. This is especially true if the ventilation of your crawl space isn’t adequate. Without proper ventilation, the humidity inside your crawl space can become extremely high. It’s also important to note that high humidity levels can increase the risk of mold and mildew growth.

It’s also important to remember that humidity levels in your crawl space can vary depending on the season. During the summer months, your crawl space may become quite humid, especially if it is not properly ventilated. During the winter months, however, the humidity level may drop as the air outside becomes cool and dry.

A vacuum is created in your home as warm air rises and exits through upper windows and the roof. In below-grade spaces, humid air is drawn in from the outside to fill this void. When this air condenses in your crawl space, it leaves standing water behind before it can exit your home. It is known as the stack effect, and over time it will damage your energy efficiency and create mold and wood rot.

It’s important to monitor the humidity levels in your crawl space and take the appropriate steps to keep them in check. If the humidity levels become too high, you may need to install a dehumidifier to help reduce the moisture in the air. If the humidity levels drop too low, you may need to install a humidifier to help keep the air from becoming too dry.

Southeast Foundation and Crawl Space Repair solves these problems with our crawl space encapsulation system and the SaniDry Sedona crawl space dehumidifier. SaniDry Sedona is the world's most efficient, high-performance dehumidifier without a bulky heat exchanger. Despite its small size, the Sedona can effectively dry large crawl spaces due to its powerful blower. In crawl spaces, mold and mildew are common, but the Sedona keeps the relative humidity below 55%. In comparison to conventional dehumidifiers, the Sedona removes 100 pints of moisture per day while using less power.

By sealing your crawl space off from the outside, we can create an environment that remains dry, clean, and healthy, as well as far more energy efficient.