Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Moisture Issues and Buckling Floors in Lizella, GA are Fixed!
Kirk W. of Lizella, GA called Lowcountry Basement Systems concerned about two issues caused by high moisture in his crawl space. The joists, beams and subfloor had absorbed some of the moisture vapor, allowing mold to grow under Kirk's home. But, not all of the moisture was absorbed, some of it continually entered the home causing the HVAC system to run constantly, increasing his energy bill and over-working the system.
Lowcountry Basement Systems was able to fix Kirk's problem by installing a Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System. The system removed moisture from the crawl space and reduced the humidity with a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. After three weeks, Kirk noticed a difference in his floors and the humidity in his home.
Excess Moisture in Crawl Space
The earth is continually giving off moisture vapor, you can't see it. The wood joists and subfloor absorb some of it, leading to mold. Moisture also weakens the subfloor in home, causing flooring issues.
Seal off the Crawl Space from the Earth
Sealing off the crawl space from the earth prevents a lot of moisture vapor from entering the crawl space and home.
Sump Pumps Remove Water Away from the Foundation
To keep water away from the foundation, a sump pump was installed.
SaniDry Dehumidifer
To ensure that the humidity level stays low, and to keep the humidity level low, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed in the crawl space.
