Photo Album: Mold and Humidity in a Crawl Space in Newburgh, IN

In Newburgh, IN, a homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces, with concerns about his crawl space. The crawl space had water throughout the space and the air was humid. Owing to the humidity and moisture, mold was forming on parts of the wooden beams.  The homeowner was interested in mold remediation and encapsulation. Government agencies and medical sites have created many articles addressing exposure to too much mold, the certain types of mold that should be avoided, and when to call in a professional. This information does not mention a numerically safe level of mold that a person or home can be in contact with. At Healthy Spaces, we classify all molds as undesirable molds that must be removed.  The first step of the mold-free process is to perform mold remediation throughout the crawl space. Once this part of the project is completed, drainage matting is laid on the floor. Drainage matting is useful for allowing water to flow to a sump in a crawl space. Next, CleanSpace was installed on the floor and climbing frame to isolate the outside air. As an added benefit, CleanSpace has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, which prevents mold growth on the liner. This additive is odorless, safe, and used in many plastic household and automotive products. The crawl space was now officially protected and aesthetically pleasing to be in!