- Crawl Space Repair
- Crawl Space Encapsulation, Crawl Space Repair Kentucky, Crawl Space Waterproofing
Job completed for Humid Crawl Space Project in Mount Sterling, KY
Completion date:
2020-03-11
Location:
Mount Sterling,
KY
Why did the customer contact us?
This Mount Sterling, KY homeowner called about a humid crawl space. When our home adviser Matt measured it, humidity was 83%, moisture was building up in the wooden beams and floor joists, and the old floor insulation was falling down.
Solutions provided:
The project was handled as a crawl space encapsulation, sealing the space off from ground moisture so the framing can dry out and stay dry.
Why crawl spaces get damp around Mount Sterling
Spring storms in the Bluegrass can drop a lot of rain in a short time, and clay soil next to a building stays wet long after the sky clears. A vented crawl space is open to the outdoors, so in summer it pulls in warm, humid air that condenses on cooler floor joists, ducts and the subfloor. Wood framing that stays above roughly 20 percent moisture content for long periods can grow mold and, over time, start to decay. Where the site calls for it, drainage, a sump pump and a dehumidifier handle the water that does get in, so the liner is never the only line of defense.
Dealing with a damp or drafty crawl space near Mount Sterling? Learn more about crawl space encapsulation in Mount Sterling, KY and crawl space insulation options, visit our Lexington service area page for local details, or request a free estimate.
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