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Managing Humidity in Your Crawl Space

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Crawl spaces, often overlooked areas in homes, play a significant role in maintaining the overall structural integrity and indoor air quality. However, when humidity in these spaces goes unmanaged, it can lead to a cascade of issues that compromise your home’s safety, comfort, and efficiency. From mold growth and wood rot to pest infestations and increased energy costs, excessive crawl space humidity poses risks that no homeowner can afford to ignore.


This blog dives into the critical topic of crawl space humidity, shedding light on why it matters and the potential dangers of leaving it unchecked. Beyond identifying the risks, we’ll explore practical and proven solutions to help you manage moisture effectively, ensuring your crawl space remains a dry, stable foundation for your home. Whether you’re facing existing humidity problems or looking to prevent them, understanding how to control crawl space moisture is key to safeguarding your investment and improving your living environment.

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By Joshua Maynor April 14, 2025
When you've got water in your crawl space or a serious problem that needs immediate attention, the last thing you want is to deal with a call center. Hi, I'm Josh, owner of Crawl Logic, and I handle emergency crawl space calls personally - even on Sundays. Just this weekend, I was out inspecting a crawl space within an hour of getting the call.
By Joshua Maynor April 14, 2025
I got an emergency call the other day from a homeowner dealing with humidity problems in their crawl space. The company that installed their system couldn't come out for two weeks. Two weeks! I was there within two hours, and what I found is something I see way too often.
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By Joshua Maynor April 10, 2025
Is your crawl space still feeling damp even though you have a dehumidifier? You're not alone. I just inspected a crawl space where the homeowner was having this exact problem. Their dehumidifier was running, but it wasn't doing much good - and the reason was pretty simple: it was stuck in the wrong spot.
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