Crawl Space Mold In Alabama
Have you started to notice a musty odor in your home? Have your allergies become more severe — coughing, watery eyes and sore throat? If so, there could be a crawl space mold problem in your home. Due to high humidity in the South, it is not uncommon for mold to grow in Alabama crawl spaces.
Even though this mold may be in the crawl space of your home, it can contaminate the air that you and your family breathe throughout your entire home. This is because air from the crawl space circulates through the home – up to 40% of air on the first floor comes from the crawlspace. This is due to the fact that air flows from the ground up in homes known as the “stack effect.”
Signs Of Mold In Your Crawl Space
Now that you know why mold in the crawl space is a problem, it is time to determine whether or not you have a mold issue in your home. Aside from noticing physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, red eyes and sore throats, you might also notice signs of black mold in your crawl space or basement itself. The signs can include:
- Musty odors
- High levels of humidity
- Damp walls or floor
- Condensation on pipes
- Rotting wood or rusting metal
- Visible mold or mildew
These are all indications that your crawl space has a moisture issue that is causing mold growth. If you notice these signs, call The Crack Guys for a solution right away. We’re ready to provide long-lasting solutions!
At-Home Crawl Space Mold Prevention
Knowing the signs of mold in your crawl space is important to prevent home and health issues from occurring. But knowing how to prevent mold in your crawl space can help with stopping this problem from happening before it’s started. Here are some steps you can take:
- Locate and identify high moisture areas in your home
- Have good drainage
- Monitor indoor humidity levels
- Keep up with regular maintenance and inspections
- Maintain proper humidity for your crawl space
These methods are easy ways to stay on top of changes in your home. If any major problems pop up or you’re ready to schedule an annual maintenance check call on The Crack Guys so we can keep your home mold-free.
Get Rid Of Crawl Space Mold In Your Home
Eliminating mold growth in your home can be a complicated and delicate process. Our team uses the latest technology and meticulous techniques to get your space back into like-new condition.
Mold Blasting
How do we get rid of the mold in your home? First, we use a method called mold soda blasting to strip the growth off of all the surfaces in your crawl space. By blasting baking soda at a high pressure, we can remove mold and disinfect the area. The baking soda is both abrasive enough to remove the mold and gentle enough not to harm surfaces.
Vapor Barrier Installation
Once this step is complete, we can install a crawl space vapor barrier. These are made from plastic or foil sheeting designed to keep out water. The vapor barrier is installed along the entire interior of the crawl space. They can also be paired with interior drainage and surface drainage methods to expel water that has made its way inside.
Interior And Surface Drainage
Surface drainage techniques like installing proper downspouts and grading the yard around the foundation reduce the amount of water that can seep inside. Interior drainage such as a sump pump system helps remove water during flooding and heavy rains to keep the area dry.
Fix Up Your Crawl Space With The Crack Guys
Having mold in the crawl space of your Alabama home is a concern that no homeowner wants to deal with. Now you can slow down mold growth by catching the warning signs early on. Have one of our technicians provide insight on what mold-prevention or removal method would work best for your Alabama home.
We can find the right solution to remove crawl space mold from your Alabama home. Call The Crack Guys to get rid of mold and mildew in your basement or crawlspace in the Birmingham and Huntsville, AL areas. We’re ready to work for you!
