Crawl Space Moisture

Crawl spaces are crucial areas of your home, providing access to important utilities and maintaining the structural integrity of your property. However, when moisture invades this space, it can lead to various problems, risking the health of your home and your family.  

Excess moisture encourages mold growth, attracts pests, causes wood rot, and raises energy bills as humidity transfers into your living space. The humidity can come from various sources. While crawl spaces are naturally damp, too much moisture causes significant damage.  

As homeowners ourselves, our team at Ohio Basement Authority understands how frustrating it can be to handle these issues. We specialize in identifying and resolving these common problems, ensuring your crawl space remains dry and functional. 

This page explores the causes and signs of crawl space moisture and how Ohio Basement Authority’s proprietary crawl space encapsulation solutions rid your home of them for good. 

There are several ways that moisture commonly gets into crawl spaces: 

• Location: Crawl spaces are naturally prone to moisture due to their location beneath your home and exposed dirt floors. 
• Weather: Ohio and Northern Kentucky are classified as having a humid continental climate. Our region’s varying weather conditions contribute to the challenge, with rain, snow, and humidity playing significant roles.  
• Open Vents and Gaps: Open crawl space vents allow moisture to enter the crawl space from outdoors. Gaps around pipes and wires also permit humid air. 
• Condensation: Warm, humid air from outside condenses on cooler crawl space surfaces. 
• Leaking Water: Wall and vent leaks allow rain and groundwater to infiltrate the crawl space. 
• Plumbing Leaks: Leaking pipes in the crawl space add extra water. 
• High Groundwater: A high water table surrounds the crawl space with moisture. 
• Surface Water: Poor drainage allows rain and surface water to pool around the foundation and seep in. 

Ohio Basement Authority follows these essential steps when addressing crawl space moisture: 

• Evaluate the crawl space during a free inspection. 
• Seal crawl space vents and install secure access doors. 
• Waterproof the crawl space with interior drainage, drainage matting, and a sump pump. 
• Insulate the crawl space with thick wall panels. 
• Encapsulate the crawl space with a vapor barrier, covering the walls and floor. 
• Dehumidify the crawl space with an energy-efficient air system. 
• Schedule annual maintenance inspections for ongoing protection. 

Don’t allow crawl space moisture to compromise the integrity of your home and the health of your family. Trust Ohio Basement Authority to protect your home and enhance your living environment.  

Our moisture solutions are designed to match the exact problems in your crawl space. We offer complete encapsulation systems to transform your crawl space into a clean, dry space. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule a free crawl space inspection.