Mold and mildew cause this damp, musty smell. These are musty smelling fungi that thrive in moist conditions. Keeping humidity down reduces the chance for mold to grow. In general, mold will not grow at less than 50% relative humidity! Dehumidification is the key. Of course, any groundwater, plumbing or other leaks should be fixed, as part of a strategy for mold prevention.

Mold is also a cause of allergens in the home, as well as a potential cause of asthma. Americrawl has a  solution to prevent mold growth in your home and to address the number one home allergen -- the fecal matter of dust mites. Crawl Space Mold Mold spores, the seeds of mold, are in the air everywhere. All they need to grow is organic material such as wood, the right temperature range, and moisture. Of these, the only one that can be controlled is moisture.

Dirt, and even concrete, crawl spaces have the high humidity levels necessary for mold growth. Humidity levels from 50% to 90% are easily found in crawl spaces -- even relatively dry crawlspaces that have never flooded.

Mold can grow on dirt, insulation, framing and even under your carpet on the first floor. Mold destroys organic materials as it feeds on them. Mold reproduces by producing millions of floating airborne spores, which some people are very sensitive to. Spores can be dormant for many years, waiting for the right conditions to grow. Some molds produce mycotoxins, such as the black mold Stachybotrys. Many articles can be found on the effects of mold, and toxic mold.

Mold in houses is not a good thing. It can lead to asthma. Houses with mold are damp, and have dust mites and other things in them that can cause illness, especially in children.

Don't panic, there is a solution that will stop your crawl space from being a hospitable environment for mold.

Americrawl has the Solution!
The CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System lowers relative humidity in the crawlspace, couple this with the SaniDry Air System, and you can easily keep your crawl space below 50% relative humidity, thus helping to prevent the growth of mold and drying up existing mold!

The CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System seals your crawl space, stopping humid air and water vapor from entering your crawl space -- thus reducing the relative humidity level in your crawlspace! [Read More].

The SaniDry crawl space dehumidifier and air filtration system is a powerful and effective crawl space dehumidifier - big enough to do the job. It will dry the air and automatically drain the water out of a hose, so you never have to empty it as you do with a conventional dehumidifier. The SaniDry takes three times the amount of water out of the air as a typical dehumidifier, yet uses the same energy. [Read more]

Contact Americrawl for more information on CleanSpace and the SaniDry Air System.