Supplemental Support Required
The crawl space had existing concrete block piers that were not providing enough support in the right areas to take the weight of the home, especially considering the home has a second floor.
High Air Humidity Level Measurement
The initial reading of the relative humidity in the crawl space was very high at 88%. The humidity in the crawl space should be kept at a safe 55%.
Condensation Dripping from Ducts
The home's AC was located in the crawl space. The cool conditioned air draws moisture from the air, creating condensation that soaks into the wood of the home over time, leading to rot, mold, and drawing the interest of wood-boring insects like termites and powderpost beetles.
Very High Wood Moisture Measurement
Here is an image of the wood moisture reading, over twice the recommended moisture level for wood in crawl spaces. The reading should be at about 10-16%. There is also noticeable microbial growth on the wood.
