Crawl Space Problems & Damages in Northeastern Wisconsin
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
Moisture is the prime factor that causes basement, crawl space as well as structural damage. Over
time, rot and decay from a moist environment damage wood framing and
steel structural members.
Walls made of block or stone often let moisture into a crawl space.
That's why it's important for a solution to include the walls as well
as the floor.
HEALTH PROBLEMS
As heat rises, the natural air movement in a home is upward. Air
escapes out of the upper levels, and is drawn upward from the lower
levels.
Dr.
Harriet Burge, an expert in airborne diseases at the Harvard School of
Public Health says, "Mold in houses is not a good thing. It could 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 in Northeastern Wisconsin including Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh and surrounding from being a hospitable environment for mold. Mold will not grow when
the humidity levels are reduced below 40%.
ALLERGENS
Mold
spores will certainly irritate someone with allergies. The number one
allergen however is the fecal matter of dust mites. Dust mites don't
drink water, but absorb it out of the air through their skin. In order
to live, dust mites need relative humidity over 50%. The SaniDry unit
will reduce the relative humidity below 50% and dust mites will die
off.
RADON GAS 
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from
the ground in most areas of North America. The EPA has identified radon
gas exposure with increased risk of lung cancer.
Dirt crawl spaces allow radon gas to enter the home easily. The
CleanSpace Encapsulation System is the ideal solution to reduce radon
entry from a dirt crawl space. The System can be combined with a fan
and exhaust pipe to actively draw radon laden air from beneath the
CleanSpace Liner and exhaust it outdoors.