Wet winter conditions may spell trouble for an unsealed crawl space. During winter wood rot, mold and mildew growth, as well as pest infestations and nesting rodents, are common in homes that are unaccustomed to such damp winters.
Winter may be about enjoying snowfalls and Christmas with your family, but on the other hand, it can cause your crawl space a great deal of damage.
Like we all know, cold air travels down, as a result, your crawl space is more frequently visited by cold and humid air in winter. Moreover, homes breathe from the bottom up, thus this cold air circulates your house. This may mess up your home’s internal heating systems leading to expensive bills on heating.
The humid air condenses on your walls and ground, resulting in wet and damp conditions. Such conditions are highly suitable for mold growth, which is best avoided. You may see a very rapid growth of mold colonies and spreading fungi. Unfortunately, a majority of the air you and your family breathe comes from the crawl space and may have a severe effect on health.
We all seek warmth and shelter in the winter season. Insects and rodents are no different. They want a warm place to hide away from the cold outside, and your crawl space is the perfect spot. Insects like roaches, spiders, dust mites, and termites all take shelter in your crawl space.
If you are worried about your crawl space and want to prepare it for the worst that could come. Contact Healthy Basement Concepts at 513-854-0349 for effective countermeasures to withstand the freezing cold conditions. We are available 24/7 in Addyston, Dayton, Monroe, Sardinia, and more across Cincinnati, OH.