Moisture in Your Crawl Space

The crawl space plays a crucial role in your home, providing access to essential utilities and supporting your home’s structure. However, moisture in this area can lead to various problems, jeopardizing both your home’s condition and your family’s health. 

At AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, we understand how to solve this problem. For nearly 30 years, we’ve been identifying and resolving crawl space issues, ensuring homes in North Georgia stay dry and functional. 

This page explores the causes and signs of moisture in your crawl space and how AquaGuard Foundation Solutions’ leading crawl space encapsulation techniques permanently resolve moisture issues in your crawl space. 

There are various ways moisture can enter a crawl space. It’s essential to recognize these potential sources to prepare your home against the following challenges: 

• Location: Positioned under your home, often with a dirt floor, crawl spaces are inherently prone to moisture, especially following heavy rainfall. 
• Climate: North Georgia’s humid climate significantly contributes to moisture issues in crawl spaces. 
• Open Vents and Structural Gaps: Open vents in crawl spaces invite outside moisture. Holes for pipes and cables also allow humid air entry. 
• Condensation: Warm, humid air from outside increases humidity in the crawl space, causing condensation on cooler surfaces beneath your home. 
• Water Leaks: Leaks in walls and vents allow rain and groundwater into the crawl space. 
• Plumbing Problems: Plumbing leaks in the crawl space add extra moisture and elevate humidity levels. 
• Surface Water: Poor drainage can cause rain and surface water to pool around the foundation, leading to water accumulation in the crawl space. 

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions employs the following essential steps to address moisture in your crawl space: 

• Detailed inspection to identify specific problems and their underlying causes. 
• Sealing crawl space vents and replacing access doors to block external air and water. 
• Installing an interior drainage system and sump pump to remove water. 
• Placing drainage matting to direct water into the drainage system. 
• Applying thermal insulation panels to walls for temperature control. 
• Encapsulating the floor and walls with a vapor barrier. 
• Installing a dehumidifier to manage humidity. 
• Adding IntelliJack™ support posts for extra protection. 
• Conducting regular maintenance checks for ongoing protection. 

At AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, our unique products are specifically designed to create drier, healthier crawl spaces. Our encapsulation systems incorporate advanced technology for long-term moisture control that you won’t find elsewhere. 

Don’t let moisture in your crawl space compromise your home’s integrity and your family’s health. Trust AquaGuard Foundation Solutions to safeguard your home and enhance your living conditions. 

Our moisture solutions are specifically designed to tackle the unique challenges in your crawl space. We offer complete encapsulation systems that transform your crawl space into a clean, dry area. Contact us today to schedule a free crawl space inspection and protect your home!