Symptoms of Crawl Space Damage
A majority of crawl space damage is caused by water intrusion.
Identifying the Symptoms of Crawl Space Damage
Crawl spaces can show signs of damage in many ways. Knowing how to identify the symptoms and taking early action can help you avoid expensive issues in the future. A majority of crawl space damage is caused by water intrusion. Water is a very destructive force when it comes to crawl spaces and can cause extensive damage to your home.
Crawl space damage can also lead to dangerous radon gases entering the space and impacting your family’s health. To keep radon from entering your crawl space, certain repairs may be needed to keep your crawl space clean and healthy.
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Symptoms of Crawl Space Damage
Water entering your crawl space can cause both structural issues and health-related issues. As it sits in your crawl space, the moisture and humidity can build up over time and wreak havoc on the space.
Structural Damage
As water sits in your crawl space, the moisture in the air can build up and turn into condensation. This condensation sits on the walls and floor joists of your crawl space and can cause extensive damage, including:
- Sagging floors
- Weak floor joists
- Wood rot
The structural damage from water intrusion can compromise the entire structural stability of your home and decrease its value by thousands of dollars.
Health-Hazardous Damage
Crawl space damage can also create very serious health-related issues. If water damage is left untreated, the following problems can arise:
- Bug and pest infestation
- Mold growth
- Musty odors
These problems can create very serious health issues for you and your family. If mold, musty odors, and pests become a problem in your crawl space, they can all make their way into your main living areas and make your home unhealthy.
Keep Your Crawl Space Healthy to Avoid Damage
Healthy Homes of Michigan offers many crawl space solutions to transform it from a dark, damp, dirty space into a clean and healthy one. Let us maintain your crawl space so you don’t have to worry about it impacting the rest of your home. Contact us today for your evaluation!
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