Photo Album: Crawlspace Overhaul In Alpena, Michigan

Michigan is a harsh place for everyone...cold winters, hot and wet summers; even our homes have a hard time keeping up with the constantly changing temperatures. Insulation is incredibly important to maintaining a clean and cost effective living area. If you have a crawlspace, it is important to have the proper protection in place to save money and keep both you and your home healthy. At Ayers, we recommend taking the following steps to protect and help you, and your crawlspace. The first step is to install a vapor barrier called CleanSpace. This will allow a separation between your house and the ground, sealing it from rising humidity. SilverGlo is wall insulation that will help to save money and keep temperatures inside the house. To top it all off, we recommend installing a dehumidifier as that is the best way to reduce any sort of mold from growing.

Here Is What Needs Attention

This particular crawlspace has very little insulation and has visible water on the floor.

Humidity Causes Problems

We can see that there is actually standing water in this area. This can have several issues.

One Issue...Mold

Mold growth is due to high levels of humidity. This growth of mold can make unhealthy living conditions for humans but can also weaken parts of the home supported by wood. Another issue with humidity is the potential of dust mites, which can cause allergy issues.

How Do We Solve These Issues?

Ayer's answer is CleanSpace.

What Does CleanSpace Do?

CleanSpace acts as a vapor barrier to separate your home and the ground. This will help to lower humidity levels, as well as further insulate.

To Top It All Off

We also recommend installing a dehumidifier to move water outside of the home. These additions will fully protect your crawlspace and help make your home healthier to live in!