Wood + Water = BAD NEWS Exposed earth contributes a lot of water vapor into the crawl space air. The earth is damp and as that damp soil dries into the house. In climates where there are dirt crawl spaces, you can never dry the earth, and this invisible stream of water vapor from the […]
In this week’s Side Note, we switch gears from basements to crawl spaces. Since air flows upward into the upper levels of your home from the crawl space, it brings the humidity from the crawl space with it. The effects on your home include: Dust Mites Sticking (swollen) doors and windows Smelly, Damp Carpets Buckling […]
In previous posts we’ve covered a few exterior options to protect your basement. Now let’s review what options you have inside! By installing a drainage system around the inside of the basement along the wall, you can capture water at the most common point of entry – the floor/wall joint. Capturing water from the walls can prevent […]