Mushrooms & Mold
Mushrooms and mold were growing many joists in the crawl space, indicating extreme moisture conditions.
88% Relative Humidity
Our inspector measured the humidity level at 88% in the crawl space, extremely high. There is condensation on the joists in this photo as well.
MOLD!
All of the joists in this crawl space had mold growing on them.
New Floor Installed by Lowcountry
Our team removed the rotten floor and replaced it with a new treated wood floor, but it is important to stop the root cause of the issue, not just the symptoms, so a CleanSpace Encapsulation System was installed.
Before CleanSpace Encapsulation
Water was pooling into this crawl space, causing wood rot.
After CleanSpace Encapsulation
Here is the area after being sealed with CleanSpace
Sealed Up the Piers
A good vapor barrier system keeps moisture out by sealing up the piers as well.
Perimeter Drainage System
Under the Vapor Barrier System there is also a drainage system that intakes water seepage and sends it to a sump to be removed.
Installed TripleSafe Sump Pump
A powerful sump pump was used in order to keep the crawl space dry even with heavy rains.
SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier
With high humidity, humid air will still be pulled into the crawl space in small amounts after a properly sealed encapsulation. this moisture is monitored and pulled out of the air by the SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier, designed specifically for the harsh crawl space environment.