The air quality in your crawl space matters a lot more than you may think. Mold spores, allergens, dust mites, and other problems lurking in your crawl space can easily make their way into your home, affecting the health of you and your family. 

How your crawl space affects your home's air quality

The air in your home is continually cycled from the ground up through a process known as the "stack effect" or convection. As warmer air rises through the upper levels of your home and escapes via the attic, air from the lower levels of your home is drawn in through the crawl space and the cycle repeats. 

So, if you have a damp, musty, moldy crawl space, you're likely breathing in that very same air in your home each day. In fact, as much as 50% of the air in your home is air that came from your crawl space. 

For the health and safety of your family, it's important to know what's going on in your crawl space. Whether it's standing water, high humidity, wood rot, mold, pests, or structural problems, Mid-State Basement Systems can help safely eliminate these issues. 

What to do if you suspect crawl space problems

If you're concerned about the state of your crawl space, give us a call at 1-614-696-6400 to arrange a free inspection with one of our certified technicians. During your inspection, they will suit up and investigate exactly what's going on beneath your home themselves.

They will take plenty of photos and videos to report back and show you any problems, if any, that they find. Your technician will discuss their findings with you and draw up a no-obligation estimate of repairs. If there's no issues to report, we're happy to deliver the good news as well. It never hurts to get a free inspection for the peace of mind!

Our solutions for damp, musty, moldy crawl spaces

Our go-to solution for crawl spaces with moisture, humidity, and mold problems is a full encapsulation with our CleanSpace system. The encapsulation completely isolates the crawl space from the ground, sealing out moisture, mold spores, dirt, and pests which contribute to unhealthy air quality in the crawl space and throughout your home. 

We also offer a range of products to supplement the encapsulation. These include:

• > SilverGlo rigid foam insulation panels to insulate the crawl space, saving on energy costs,
• > SmartSump crawl space sump pump to remove standing water,
• > SaniDry Sedona dehumidifer to reduce humidity to 50%, inhibiting mold growth and wood rot, and
• > Aspen air purifier to eliminate 99.97% of air pollutants in your home: As small as 0.1 microns!

For healthier home air, call Mid-State Basement Systems!

Crawl spaces are an often unsuspected culprit of poor home air quality. Fortunately, it can be addressed with a range of solutions that fit your needs and your budget. If you have concerns about unhealthy air in your home or crawl space, give us a call at 1-614-696-6400 to schedule your free inspection and no-obligation estimate today!