Insects and critters
Insects and critters of all kinds love damp environments and wet materials. Rot and decay occur in damp environments causing structural damage
Air Flow
The natural airflow in a house is from the bottom to top. This sucks the moist air and everything in it up into the living areas of the home.
Dirt floors
Dirt crawl spaces do not have to be wet or flooded to be extremely unhealthy
Mold in crawlspace
Mold spores,odors, humidity and critters create a very unhealthy environment for people
Dirt crawl spaces
Dirt crawl spaces have the high humidity levels necessary for mold growth. Humidity levels from 50%-90% are easily found in the dirt crawl spaces that have never flooded.
High humidity
Because of the high humidity level in a dirt crawl space, cool surfaces such as the earth at 55 degrees, concrete and metal surfaces will sweat with water vapor condensing out of the air. This causes rot, smells, and is a water source for critters
