Musty or Wet Crawl Space? How Crawl Space Health Impacts Your Health

Your crawl space may be out of sight, but it should never be out of mind. Around 50% of the air in your home comes from the crawl space, meaning issues below your floorboards can have a direct effect on your indoor air quality and your family’s health. Moisture, mold, and musty odors from an unsealed crawl space can aggravate asthma, allergies, and other respiratory issues. But with the right system, you can protect your home from the ground up.

Crawl Space Encapsulation in St, Joseph, MI

When Tricia and Alan bought their beautiful home nestled between Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River, they expected fresh lake breezes, not musty odors and worsening allergies. After weeks of discomfort, they called Ayers for a free inspection. Our system design specialist discovered that their crawl space had a humidity level of 70%, well above the 60% threshold at which mold growth begins. Efflorescence was also forming on the block foundation, indicating that water had infiltrated over time. 

To address the moisture in their crawl space, we installed a complete encapsulation system:

• CleanSpace® Crawl Space Waterproofing Vapor Barrier
• SaniDry™ Sedona Dehumidifier to manage the high humidity in their crawl space
• IceGuard® discharge line protection, ensuring the system performs reliably all year long, even during Michigan’s harsh winters. 

Now, Tricia and Alan have peace of mind knowing their crawl space is dry, their air is cleaner, and their allergies are under control.

Steve & Michele’s Story: Repairing Floors and Protecting the Air Below in Plainwell, MI

Steve and Michele had lived in their home near the Kalamazoo River for years, but recently, the sagging, bouncing floors had become hard to ignore. They called Ayers for a free inspection, and what we found was more than just structural issues. Moisture was impacting their floor supports, causing mildew and mold. 

Our crawl space pro designed a permanent solution to stabilize their home and improve air quality. We installed: 

• SmartJack® System with a supplemental beam to support the floors.
• CleanSpace® encapsulated the crawl space with a vapor barrier
• Drainage Matting beneath the vapor barrier to manage water intrusion.
• Rim Joist Insulation to keep the cold air out creating a warmer, more energy efficient environment in the home above.
• SaniDry™ Sedona crawl space dehumidifier to control humidity. 

With their crawl space supported and sealed, Steve and Michele can now enjoy their home without worries about indoor air quality or stability.

Our Crawl Space Solutions

At Ayers, we install a full suite of crawl space repair systems designed to protect your health and your home’s foundation: 

CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier - A thick, durable liner that prevents water vapor and outside air from entering. 
Drainage Matting - Helps direct water beneath the liner to a sump pump system. 
SaniDry™ Sedona - A powerful, energy-efficient dehumidifier that controls humidity and filters the air. 
SmartJack® System - Adjustable steel supports to stabilize and level sagging floors. 
Rim Joist Insulation - Prevents drafts and energy loss at the outer edges of your crawl space. 
IceGuard® - A sump pump discharge line protection that prevents backup during freezing conditions.

Start with a Free Crawl Space Inspection

If you’re noticing musty smells, increased allergy symptoms, or cold, uneven floors, your crawl space could be the culprit. At Ayers, we offer free inspections with no obligation. One of our pro crawl space experts will walk through your crawl space, answer your questions, and create a solution that fits your needs and budget.