Dehumidifiers

Dehumidifiers remove the moisture from the air that would normally be absorbed by the wooden members under a home.This air is introduced into a crawl space through your foundation vents. In the past home owners were told to open their vents in the summer and close them in the winter.This has been proven to actually cause more problems than it helps. In our area when the humidity is very high and your vents are open it clashes with the damp cool air under you home causing condensation. Floor joist, sills and sub floor act as a sponge and soak in moisture, this moisture will break down the wood while generating wood decay and wood rot. A dehumidifier will remove the moisture from the air and send it to a condensation pump that will send the then water back out of the crawl space.  In addition to a dehumidifier you will need to install 100% ground cover and cover you foundation vents. 

                                                                                                                     
      Dehumidifier                                                                                       Before/After ground cover                                                       100% ground cover                                                                    Improper dehumidifier/moisture control







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