CRAWL SPACE MOISTURE PROBLEMS AND BLACK MOLD

[AtlantaMoldTesting]

Mold is a huge problem inside many of the crawlspaces here in Atlanta, due to the fact that most homeowners do not properly maintain their gutters and downspouts and exterior drainage. Clogged gutters and improperly installed downspouts discharging water too close to the home's foundation wall will always lead to water intrusion into the crawlspace areas below the home. Moisture inside your home or crawlspace will lead to mold growth, if not promptly addressed. See more @ AtlantaMoldTesting. com

[Wdavis39101]

Try the Crawlspace Eliminator Foundation vent fan

ddchem.com/Crawlspace-fan.htm

Works great for controlling crawlspace moisture problems

[MrMarders39]

Some of these crawl spaces looks like Hannibal Lecter's lair.

[myfletcher]

I drilled a hole in my roof to vent the attic. They are called can vents and gable vents. LOL Just yankin' your chain, great info.

[monkeyboy4746]

I'm glad I live in the South.

[MrRx110]

There is only one way RxRemedy Awesome Mold NEVER comes back and you can breath again!!

[faithsno1dad]

This information should not be applied for all situations. I'm in the crawl-space/Insulation trade for many years now. Venting a crawl space is a must in most conditions, having fans and/or positive air flow to avoid moisture build-up/damage. It is critical to vent crawls,Dehumidifiers in most causes prove pointless,and are exchanging the same air ratio as the out-side.Fans,air circulation and proper water sealant, and insulation will attribute/yield best results.Temp-vents are a great addition.

[Membrane556]

@faithsno1dad

I would not follow this advice either in fact sealing the crawl space may even be against building codes in some jurisdictions.

A temp vent that automatically opens at 78F and closes at 38F can be had for $23 a piece vs a $400 heating bill if you try and condition the crawl space like the rest of the house.

[mclarpet]

Mould will make you sick - VERY SICK.

[panda374]

Never mind I got the sound working it was the speakers.

[panda374]

Just what is a crawl space for anyway?

[panda374]

@MyLesPaulcopy Why do you never ever colse a Crawl space?

[gramec9989]

GOOD POINT. VENTILATE TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE BUT FAR BETTER TO PREVENT MOISTURE TO BEGIN WITH. VAPOR BARRIER, INSULATION, SEAL BLOCK WALLS & VENTS. DEHUMIDIFIER HANDLES RESIDUAL MOISTURE. KEEP MOISTURE INFILTRATION DOWN USING VAPOR BARRIER, KEEP THE SPACE CLOSED TIGHT SO ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH MOLD THRIVES WILL NOT EXIST. EXTERNAL WATER SOURCES, RAIN WITH INSUFFICIENT DRAINAGE AROUND HOME, FAILING TO MAINTAIN TIGHTNESS, FORGETTING TO CLOSE ACCESS ETC. IF YOUR HOME IS NOT HIGH AND DRY IS A PROBLEM.

[hedspase]

I don't even have a crawlspace, and I am terrified

[JackMahogoff1129]

ya...i closed my vents one year, and forgot to open them for a year...and now i have black mold..so ... my vents will be open from now on thankyaverymuch..

[tarcelmony]

you my friend DO NOT KNOW what you are talking about...you are an IDIOT..Vents are necessary in ALL crawl spaces otherwise you have a dead air area and BLACK mould will flourish...IDIOT !!!

[hakuzoable]

I mean if no one wants to deal with all this might as well get an apartment

[KillerTornado15]

you Drill a hole in your roof to vent your attic? LOL

[SlatanicG0D]

I don't get the venting thing I hear one person say vent the next no vent I wonder if these so csalled pros know what the fuck their eevn talking about!

[338jon]

they just want your money.

[SlatanicG0D]

yeah but they aren't getting none of mine..

[TheBrassHole]

Vents are for venting....  wtf

[armyguy80]

this guy is a flipping retard. if a crawlspace is not vented you will only have worse moisture problems. why is it that ALL new construction homes come heavily vented??? This retard is right and everyone else is wrong?

[lti12]

OK, in the beginning of the videos about the vent, how the hell are you suppose to vent your crawl space? You need vents there, its the code.

Are you suggesting not putting in the vents at all when building a house? If you do that then get ready for mold to come in.

[MonoblocII]

The trouble with exterior vents is that in the winter, they bring in cold air to a cold damp space. It's too easy for the humidity to hit 100% and condensation and mold happen. It's better to bring house air into the crawlspace and then exhaust it from the crawlspace to the outside. The warm house temperature air keeps the crawlspace humidity at bay while exhausting the air allows for fresh air to come in and stale air to exit.......Look up Humidex crawlspace technology. You'll see what I mean.

[gp500e]

Well said!

[nickatnite6969]

retard

[goldenramps]

cool

[gaminglagoonuser]

My crawlspace is made of dirt and im pretty sure that theres rats and hobo living down there.

[chingao69]

hahahahah hobos

[xXstarheartsXx]

The housing manager here says you can just wipe the mold off but i knew that the problem has to be treated and then replastered not just wiping with a cloth lol. It is a big risk to health too.

[SirLikkAlot]

I have a friend who has a mold problem in her apartment and the landlord won't fix it, she think her health is at risk

[colorsplashes]

Tell her to call the Health Department and report them.The Health Department will just let the landlord know that a complaint was made about health hazards that are going on there and they are there to investigate the problem/problems.

[69thepizzaboy]

damn im scared : (

[pjicleanair]

do an unvented crawl...10-12 mill vapor barrier (take it up on the block wall as high as the exterior grade) ..pull out all insulation,,.. use foam sealent "great stuff".. to seal around, any pipes pertruding through the floor. ..then we use QGC Microban to do a wipedown on all joyces and subfloor,..and also seal off all foundation vents to prohibit outside air from entering crawl space....crawl space will be mold, rodent, odor, free, as well as prevent future maintenence

[bostontrav]

i put a big condom around my crawl space

[Clevelandmarko]

Yes, and now you need to condition, heat, cool and de-humidify. Plus---- add A 100% sealed sump pump at wetest area.

Radon Blanket works good.

[panda374]

@bostontrav Why is there no sound here?

[eddyvideostar]

@bostontrav. But nature will still seep in.

[mistert126]

wow thanks

[sahandesign]

This video is very useful. Thank you.

[solrac3002]

I need to Insulate my crawlspace. Should I use backed insulation on the walls or use regular Insulation then cover with the clear plasic? Or do I vapor barrier it at all? Thanks for any info!

[Clevelandmarko]

Depends where you live. The best is to dig outside and use exterior type insulation products down to your frost line. On the inside use vapor barrier 100% sealed. I just did my summmer home this way. I also add a joist de-humidifier and a sealed sump pump. The musty odors have gone away.

[hughjassben]

I see these situations in 7 out of every 10 crawlspaces I'm in!! Well done .

[Clevelandmarko]

7 out of 10 is good. For us it is 10 out of 10.

[Tazinround]

The sad thing is this only has a few hundred views.

[weaverox]

I need to talk to you! contact me through my website a crawlspacesupply . com we sell everything that you need at RCI/CSI in Indy!!! I think you might even be one of our customer already. Great slide show, we are doing something like this ourselves. You have been in some really bad scenarios!!! Good work...Dave

[Clevelandmarko]

Please send me your products list. I need to find someone with good crawl space products.

[weaverox]

Cleveland-I'm sorry, I haven't checked back into this website for so long. I will get a catalog out to you asap. It will be from RCI (Radon Control Inc.) I have started a subsidiary from this (my fathers company) to start my own crawlspace company. Thanks for your interest. Hope to hear from you soon.

Dave.

[vback]

Cheers for the great info.

[Clevelandmarko]

I use PPE most of the time in crawls. But for twenty years I did not. Now my right lung hurts everytime when air is bad in an room.

[drej1]

VERY INFORMATIVE ! NICE JOB ....Amazing PICS !!! I hope you had PPE in that crawl space A~

[Clevelandmarko]

Yes when I remember.