crawl space: Crawl Space Problems Often Originate From High Above - 06/25/18 01:48 PM
When there are moisture problems below the house, the problem usually originates from higher above. Proper preventative maintenance can save the homeowner many thousands of dollars of repairs later on.
Prolonged moisture in the crawl space provides ideal conditions for the growth of mold and the deterioration of wood.
Mold and wood damage can also cause the home seller to lose thousands or tens of thousands of dollars of home value.
 Common sources of water intrusion to the crawl space include;
Damaged gutters or improperly installed gutters causing water to spill out of the gutters to the ground near the foundation. Damaged downspouts or … (8 comments)