Basement and Crawl Space Dehumidifiers
Humidity Damage
Humidity can cause damage to your walls, floors, or personal belongings. The condensation likes to settle and it can wreak havoc by ruining your personal items, or causing water damage to the floors or walls. This set-in dampness causes further issues such as mold growth and even allergies.
Humidity and dampness are the perfect combination to provide an environment for mold to grow. The organic matter, such as your wooden support beams, is what mold feeds off of and it can grow rapidly in areas that have higher humidity, i.e. your basement or crawl space. Especially in areas like these that may not be used as often, the mold might have plenty of time to spread before you notice it’s even there!
Fixing the Problem
First, sealing off the area is vital. You have to keep outside air out; otherwise the problem will just reoccur. All crawl space access doors, basement windows, and other ways of entry should seal tight. Products like the Turtl and EverLast windows can help with these issues. Even vents should be sealed with vent covers, if possible. This process will also help with utility bills, as the tempered air will no longer be escaping to the outside!
Dehumidification is the absolute best answer to fixing your humidity woes, and fixing them for good by ensuring humidity will never cause problems in your home again. However, not just any old dehumidifier will get the job done in large areas such as a basement or crawl space, so Quality 1st Basement Systems has the perfect product for you!
SaniDry Basement Air System
The SaniDry Basement Air System is a high capacity, energy-efficient dehumidification and air filtration system in a single unit. It filters particles out of the air, wringing them dry and then blows the air into the basement/crawl space. The dry air will dry your home’s building materials and contents, which gets rid of the damp feeling and smell.
It comes in two different models, the XP and the CX, which are both equally wonderful at dehumifidying and filtering the air. The XP sits taller, while the CX is longer and lower, which makes it ideal for small crawl spaces. Either can be connected directly to a sump pump, so no worrying about emptying buckets ever!
Quality 1st Basement Systems has the solutions to combat humidity in your home, keeping your home and your family happy and healthy. Contact us today for a free estimate on waterproofing your home to help keep humidity out!
