Four Problems Caused by a Crawl Space

If a home is built on a crawl space, it can mean trouble. Because a crawl space is in direct contact with the ground, the impact it can have on a home and residents is significant. Here are four problems that can be caused by a crawl space and how spray foam insulation can help:

1. MOISTURE DAMAGE
   Moisture is the number one enemy of a crawl space. Moisture damage from drainage and its direct contact with the earth can go unnoticed and lead to a host of other problems! Air sealing and insulating your crawl space as well as ensuring proper drainage around your home can help eliminate moisture and any associated problems.
2. POOR AIR QUALITY
   The air quality within a crawl space has a direct impact on the air quality inside your home. As your home naturally breathes, moist air flows up from the earth. The damp air in a crawl space gets pulled into living areas of a home through unsealed areas between the crawl space and the first floor of your home (such as air ducts, wiring holes, plumbing penetrations, etc). Any air quality issues in a crawl space are guaranteed to impact a home’s living area.
3. PESTS
   Damp conditions in a crawl space create ideal living conditions for pests, combined with any warmth from heating ducts and the wood joists that serve as a food source. Using spray foam insulation to insulate and air seal a crawl space eliminates access points for pests and the moisture that attracted them in the first place.
4. LOST ENERGY DOLLARS
   If the integrity of a home’s structure and indoor air quality isn’t enough to convince a homeowner to insulate and air seal a crawl space, consider the impact on energy bills. An unsealed crawl space can lead to uncomfortable temperatures on the first floor of a home, uneven temperature between rooms and elevated heating and cooling bills.

Your crawl space is a huge opportunity to save energy, save money and improve a home’s indoor air quality. Upgrading your crawl space is an investment in your home and your family’s health. What are you waiting for? Contact us to schedule your free estimate!