What is the best way to eliminate crawl space moisture?

Eliminate Crawl Space Moisture
If you suspect moisture in your crawl space, follow these steps to eliminate it!
Step 1
Find the source of the moisture.
Two options:
- Inspect crawl space yourself
- Have a professional do it for you. By the way, Dry Seal does inspections for free.
Step 2
Once you know the source of the moisture, then you can stop the source of moisture.
- Stop moisture from coming inside your crawl space.
- Stop the moisture from collecting inside your crawl space.
- Control the humidity levels within your crawl space.
Benefits of a dry crawl space:
- Healthier home!
- Becomes added storage space!
Do it yourself tips for finding the source of moisture in your crawl space.
Sources where moisture can come into your crawl space from the outside:
- Moisture from outside. Rain, melting snow
- Crawl space door is loose, gaps around or not even there.
- Crawl space vents are open allow rain to come in.
Sources where moisture is caused from inside the crawl space:
- Piping or plumbing that is leaking from hot water heater or other equpment.
- High humidity levels causes condensation that cause moisture and wood rot. When it is hot outside and cool inside your crawl space, this causes humidity within your crawl space.