Damaged air ducts
A lot of flexible air ducts are covered with fiberglass insulation. The moisture in the air soaks into them just like a sponge and makes them very heavy. What you are seeing is the result of high moisture and humidity.
Nasty crawl space conditions
Terrifying, isn't it? Your crawl space might not look this bad yet, but it doesn't take a lot of water or humidity to ruin a home. The expression used around the office is, it takes a long time to go from good to bad, but not very long to go from bad to worse.
Older homes are tricky to fix
Some older homes are built of bed masonry bricks. These bricks get brittle and crumble over time. The moisture in the air helps to speed things up. Foundation problems are common to these aged homes.
Dripping condensate lines
The old way of thinking was to drain a drip line from the air conditioner directly into the dirt. These air handlers can drip gallons of water each day into the crawl space. If that water isn't drained outside it will create a nasty stagnant pool which is perfect for mold to grow and insects.
Termite damage
Even if you have never seen termites, you will probably recognize the familiar sight of the damage they cause. This wooden beam is one of many holding up the home. Termites are no different from other creatures, they need water to live. The water they drink comes from the moisture in the air. Basically, if you dry the air out the termites won't have water to drink. Drying a crawl space is a great way to prevent a lot of insects from living down there.
Older brick foundation piers
When the brick gets compressed and crumbles over time, the home's foundation is weakened. Drying the crawl space can help to slow this process.
CleanSpace vapor barrier
DryZone is the leader in Delmarva for drying crawl spaces. Not only does the heavy vapor barrier stop moist air from harming the crawl space, but it also looks fantastic. The humidity will drop over time and the crawl space supports should start to dry out. Smells from mold growth will dissipate and the air will feel better.
Drying the crawl space air
Stopping new wet air from getting into the crawl space is only the start. You will also need to dry the existing air and keep it dry. The SaniDry CX is the best machine for do just that. It will filter out almost all the mold spores and allergens and then dry the air to a nice Spring time feeling. Most people can't believe that the old, nasty crawl space is now clean and healthy.
Crisp and clean look
The crawl space supplies a lot of the air you breathe while in your home. If that air stinks and is humid, you will feel sticky and uncomfortable. With the CleanSpace system installed, you will feel at ease and will probably even notice less headaches and allergy symptoms.