Photo Album: Compromised Moisture Barrier in Mount Carmel, IL

Air that you breathe is either coming from your crawl space or basement, so it must stay healthy. A crawl space in Mount Carmel, Illinois, was humid which lead the rest of the home to be humid. Mold was spreading throughout the crawl space, causing health concerns for the homeowners. Mold can thrive in temperatures between 32 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity between 70-90 percent.  The first step in creating a healthy crawl space is to remove and treat all mold. Next, the SmartSump pump with a battery backup was installed. CleanpSpace, which is a 20 mil liner with antimicrobial additives, was tightly secured to the walls and floor. The liner will allow drainage to the SmartSump. Lastly, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is installed for a constant dry air flow. The SaniDry takes up to 100 pints of water per day out of your crawl space air, while using the same energy as a 40-pint dehumidifier. Having an effective waterproofing system will save you money, plus it looks great!