Control the water and you control the mold.
Crawl space is determined by the space in which your vent system runs. It is usually big enough to crawl through if you really need to. Crawl space also makes it relatively easy to repair a vent system.
The most frequent cause of crawl space odor is moisture, and a common culprit is improperly designed and installed vents, which can allow rainwater to find its way into the space. Replace or repair leaking vents.
There are several items needed to create a vapor barrier in a crawl space. Plastic, caulking, wire brushes, and a putty knife is just a few tools and materials needed.
Mold
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The trick with mold in the crawl space is killing the mold root. Bleach does NOT do this, it only kills the surface mold. The best solution is to use an organic mold killer found at most home improvement centers. One of the more popular brands is concrobium. There is more information about crawl space mold at this website- crawlspaceinfo.com. Scroll down click on the mold link or see related link below. Hope this helps!
You can use poisons or traps.
the air conditioner is a big dehumidifier. crawl space is getting wet. probably mold
Well, from the description that you describe, waterproofing crawl spaces should be waterproof. With all the focus on mold and mildew, this is a very important thing to have. On older houses, have a professional inspect your crawl space to see if you need any waterproofing.
The cost of such a project depends on the extent of the mold. It can cost between $500 and $4000 to clear a crawl space of toxic mold. A whole house clean-up can cost up to $6000, but if the mold has caused extensive structural damage, the price can be as much as $12,000. This site has a lot of helpful information: http://www.costhelper.com/cost/home-garden/mold-remediation.html
The crawl space moisture should be kept below 55% to insure mold, mildew and fungus will not grow. Limiting the moisture will also help with keeping the odor down. I hope this helps, you can find more information at crawlspaceinfo.com
mold cannot be caused by insulation - likely location of insulation and cause of moisture will need to be determined for coverage analysis - contact your agent
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Crawl space is determined by the space in which your vent system runs. It is usually big enough to crawl through if you really need to. Crawl space also makes it relatively easy to repair a vent system.
Crawl space insulation is something you put into crawl spaces in your home to keep out the cold. Crawl space insulation can be purchased at home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe's.
It has been very humid where I live and black mold is beginning to creep up on me. Who or what can i use in order to get rid of all this black mold?
Absolutely. Moisture from the ground (or even concrete floor as water seeps through) will rise up and saturate the crawl space area with moisture. Anything organic in the space- including wooden beams and insulation- runs the risk of growing mold and rot, eventually affecting the structural integrity of the home and overall healthiness. Additionally, termites can enter and devour the moist wood, and mold spores will rise into your home. (This is much more common than many people think- warm air exits out of the upper levels and cool air is sucked up through the crawl space). Unsealed crawl spaces will also bring humidity into the house and be a perfect place for rodents to live and die in. Definitely put something down. And if you have a vented crawl space, you should look into sealing those vents if local housing codes allow for it.