My Crawlspace Smells MUSTY!

3/22/2021 (Permalink)

Increased moisture found in a crawlspace can lead to mildew and mold growth on insulation and wooden subfloors and joists.

We were recently contacted by a customer in Wake Forest, North Carolina who discovered mold in their crawlspace when working to get their insulation replaced. SERVPRO of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties was happy to respond!

But, wait! How do you get mold in your crawlspace?!

Outside air coming through open vents is one culprit. The vents let in hot, damp air as well as water. When warm and humid air comes through vents into the crawlspace, it touches the walls, dirt floors, water pipes, floor joists and ducts. The condensation can form a musty smell and you can end up with mold and eventually even rot!

Next time you're checking things out under your house, be sure to look at the exposed dirt that’s in your crawlspace, as well as checking for plumbing leaks and groundwater leakage. If your ground isn't blocked by a plastic vapor barrier, moisture could be finding its way to your insulation and wooden subfloors or joists.

SERVPRO of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties has the drying systems to get your crawlspace back to a healthy condition.