Crawl Space Solutions of Arkansas Targets Mold
It is estimated that as many as 50% of all homes are affected in varying degrees by mold. By far, the homes that are the most negatively affected have two things in common; they are in humid climates and have dirt floor crawl spaces, two things most homeowners experience in Arkansas.
Crawlspace Solutions of Arkansas has now teamed up with Basement Systems to offer homeowners a solution for their Crawlspace. As an authorized dealer they are now part of a network of over 250 of the best Crawlspace experts in the world with access to many patented crawlspace moisture control products. All of the Basement Systems dealers are educated on the many problems that a Crawlspace can have ensuring the homeowner that the best solution will be provided. Homeowners who have the Cleanspace System installed by Crawlspace solutions will have peace of mind knowing that their home will be a healthier place for their family.
Currently, there are two schools of thought to alleviate mold from your crawl space and subsequently your home. Mold remediation, and crawl space encapsulation. A remediation company will remove mold through a series of steps, including cleaning, air filtration and decontamination. Removing the mold does not effectively keep mold from returning because the two things that mold needs, organic material and water vapor, are still present.
To permanently address the conditions causing the mold growth encapsulation is the solution. Encapsulation is a four step process. First, solve or fix the ground water seepage into the crawlspace. Second, isolate the house from the earth with a 20 mil thick anti-microbial vapor barrier with a 25 year warranty. Third, Seal all the outside unconditioned air form getting into the crawlspace. This can be done by using vent covers and sealing all air leaks that are present. Finally, condition or de-humidify the crawl space to reduce the humidity level. Taking these four steps is the best solution a homeowner can take to fix their Crawlspace!
Larry Janesky, Inventor, Author, and President of Basement Systems says' our dirt floor crawl spaces are the perfect environment to promote mold growth in our homes'. The natural air flow in a home is from bottom to top, so if we have mold in our crawl space, we have it in our living space as well. Many people don't realize that if they have allergies to mold, dirt floor crawl spaces are most likely part of, if not all of the problem when they are at home.
How does a homeowner know if they have a crawlspace problem? They can call Crawlspace Solutions of Arkansas. They will come and inspect the crawlspace, check to see if there is water, and measure the relative humidity at no cost to the homeowner. They will then educate the homeowner and provide the homeowner a free, no obligation solution of the repair. For Information regarding this article, please contact Crawl Space Solutions of Arkansas at 1-501-329-4000 or www.arkansascrawlspace.com.
