Improve Indoor Air Quality

With the help of a dehumidifier in your crawl space, you can reduce the amount of moisture in the air and improve the overall air quality. It is possible to reduce and even prevent some allergy symptoms by improving indoor air quality through moisture control. Symptoms of allergies can include eye irritation, headaches, and respiratory issues.

Is it true that crawl space encapsulation improves the quality of the air?

Encapsulation aids in the improvement of indoor air quality, allowing you to breathe more comfortably. Encapsulation aids in the control of humidity, allowing the relative humidity to be kept below 60%. Encapsulation helps to reduce moisture, which can lead to wood rot and expensive home repairs if not addressed.

If so, do you take in air from your crawl space?

The crawlspace provides approximately 40-60 percent of the make-up air for a home, and thus the air we breathe, in homes with crawlspaces. When it gets wet, it causes a variety of problems. As a result, it is critical to check the area under your house on a regular basis.

How does the air from the crawl space get into the house and why?

Crawlspace air that is stale and musty can migrate into your home. It is possible that your HVAC system is drawing musty, mold-laden air from your crawlspace into your home as a result of duct leakage. In addition, that contaminated air enters your living space through cracks and gaps in your flooring (think plumbing, electrical, and ductwork penetrations).

Is it possible for a crawl space to cause excessive humidity in a home?

While it is true that open crawl space vents increase the amount of moisture in the crawl space, it is also true that they decrease the amount of moisture. Crawl space vents that are left open allow cool and warm air to mix, raising the relative humidity in the area to levels that are typically above 100 percent.

Are crawl spaces a safe place to be?

Depending on the type of construction of the house, a crawl space may or may not be a safe space to be in. The crawl space of a house built on a cinder block or wooden foundation will provide less protection than the crawl space of a house built on a concrete foundation of similar construction.