High Humidity in Mena, AR
Challenge
Craig B in Mena, AR was experiencing high humidity and mold growth in his crawl space, so he decided to call the experts here at Crawl Space Solution of Arkansas to get a free inspection!
Solution
Mold spores, the seeds of mold, are in the air everywhere. All they need to grow is organic material such as wood, the right temperature range, and moisture. Of these, the only one that can be controlled is moisture. Dirt crawl spaces have high humidity levels necessary for mold growth. Humidity levels from 50% to 90% are easily found in dirt crawl spaces that have never flooded. To eliminate that we would use our CleanSpace liner, which is used to isolate the home from the earth completely and permanently. The liner is a heavy 20- mil thick material similar to a pool liner. It is manufactured in 7 layers- a blend of high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and two layers of polyester cord reinforcement. It is blue on one side and white on the other. The bright white finished side really brightens a crawl space with the available lighting and allows you to easily see that your crawl space is free of mold, insects, and dirt. The CleanSpace liner dramatically reduces the humidity levels in the air which, when combined with sealing outside air and dehumidification, will eliminate mold growth and rot from your crawl space and make the whole house healthier.
