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It\u2019s natural for homeowners to worry about their crawl space. The nature of the space itself provides unique opportunities and challenges for dealing with potential issues that can turn up there. Among the most common problems is too much humidity. This may not seem like a particularly damaging issue, but it can easily cause serious problems and damage to a home over time. Discover the six signs that you should dehumidify your home\u2019s crawl space right away.<\/p>\n
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Humidity is essentially just moisture in the air. With the sole exception of the most arid deserts<\/a>, humidity is literally everywhere in the world. Because of this, it\u2019s natural for certain areas to end up with a little (or a lot) extra humidity from time to time.<\/p>\n Due to its location near the ground, crawl spaces present a fairly ideal environment for excess moisture. For one thing, the earth holds onto water after rain. Eventually, that rainwater has to evaporate into the air.<\/p>\n Because your crawl space is so close to the ground (cooler air) and shaded (less sun, colder temperatures), moisture has a natural tendency to gather and accumulate there, and to stay put once it does.<\/p>\n Another way that moisture gets into your crawl space is a good old fashioned leaky pipe. Since pipes are often found in or near the crawl space, it\u2019s not uncommon to find a leaky pipe dripping water into the crawl space, which raises the overall humidity level there.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dragoninsulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/humidity-can-cause-damage-to-your-crawl-space-insulation-and-even-structural-damage-v2.jpg” alt=”Humidity can cause damage to your crawl space insulation and even structural damage” title_text=”humidity-can-cause-damage-to-your-crawl-space-insulation-and-even-structural-damage-v2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”22px” header_2_font_size=”36px” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n However it happens, excess humidity in the crawl space is a problem. It can result in serious structural damage and even cause your home\u2019s value to drop. To determine whether you actually have this issue in your own home, you can keep an eye out for 6 primary warning signs.<\/p>\n These are the six main ways you can tell if your crawl space has excess humidity and needs to be dehumidified.<\/p>\n Since these could be signs of other home issues, let\u2019s take a look at each one individually.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dragoninsulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dehumidifying-home-homes-crawl-space-is-important-to-your-homes-health.jpg” alt=”Dehumidifying you crawl space is important to your homes health” title_text=”dehumidifying-home-homes-crawl-space-is-important-to-your-homes-health” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”22px” header_2_font_size=”36px” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With all this talk of excess humidity and the necessity of dehumidifying, you may be wondering what happens if you don\u2019t catch it quickly enough. Unfortunately, the problems only get worse from here.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t dehumidify your crawl space and problems escalate, you can end up with actual structural damage in your home. The wood can soften and rot. Mold and mildew can develop. You may have even difficulty reselling the home if the problem isn\u2019t taken care of. It\u2019s not a pretty picture.<\/p>\n To make a long story short: if your crawl space has too much humidity for too long a period of time, it can cause you and your family serious headaches both now and down the road.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”22px” header_2_font_size=”36px” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Now, for the solution. The process of actually dehumidifying your crawl space is more than simply throwing a retail dehumidifier down there and hoping for the best. In fact, it\u2019s more of a four-fold process: identify, clean, dehumidify, and protect.<\/p>\n First, you need to identify where all the extra humidity is coming from. Next, you need to have someone clean up your crawl space to create a new blank slate to start over down there. Finally, you can install a vapor barrier to prevent water from getting into your crawl space down the line.<\/p>\n While you may think you can attempt this on your own, it\u2019s highly recommended that you have a trained, local pro come in and do it for you. There are many reasons for this, but the big ones are safety and equipment.<\/p>\n Crawl spaces are notoriously difficult to deal with under the best of circumstances, so they tend to present unique safety challenges for DIY homeowners. What\u2019s more, the equipment needed to install a dehumidifier and vapor barrier is unique to those specific tasks, which would require major purchases a homeowner isn\u2019t like to reuse in the future.<\/p>\n It all boils down to this: too much humidity in your crawl space can ultimately lead to serious problems for you, your family, and your home. If left untreated, the issues can become accelerated and aggravated over time, only making things worse. Thankfully, the local professional team at Dragon Vapor Barriers has the expertise necessary to tackle even the toughest crawl spaces. Give us a call or email today<\/a> to find out how a dehumidifier and vapor barrier can benefit your home and provide incredible value for years to come.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_nav][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 6 Signs That You Should Dehumidify Your Crawl Space Right Away It\u2019s natural for homeowners to worry about their crawl space. The nature of the space itself provides unique opportunities and challenges for dealing with potential issues that can turn up there. Among the most common problems is too much humidity. 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