Keeping Your Home Healthy this Summer

An Increase in temperature means an increase in humidity for the crawl space

Summer is most people’s favorite time of the year. With the sunshine out and lake days ahead of us, it can be hard to remember that the heat can have negative impacts on our home’s overall health. By encapsulating the crawl space, you can enjoy those summertime activities worry free. Encapsulation helps to regulate the humidity within the crawlspace, preventing; mold, wood rot, and structural damage.

Why does humidity increase during the Summer?

Due to the increase in temperatures outside! Higher temperatures result in a rise in humidity levels because there is more condensation in the air. This happens when water evaporates as the heat increases and becomes moisture in air, which then gets absorbed by natural materials. Once this happens, it creates the perfect atmosphere for mold and mildew to thrive. Encapsulations are designed to control the moisture and seal the crawl space up so that warm air can’t get inside. This is done by sealing the vents, installing TerraBlock insulation, and keeping the SaniDry dehumidifier running. All these work together to keep the temperature controlled in the crawl space and prevent humidity levels from spiking. 

As an additional service to keep your encapsulations running smoothly all year round, John's Waterproofing is also a certified dealer of the Cummins All Home Generators. With power outages becoming more frequent, it's important to make sure your home is prepared so that the sump pumps and dehumidifiers can stay running. The increase in temperature in the Summer has made generators no longer just a Winter machine, but now for all year round home power.

Will encapsulating help save on cooling costs?

The short answer is: YES! Because the earth is naturally cool, encapsulations help keep heating costs down in the winter, and cooling costs down in the summer. The entire crawl space gets sealed off from the earth so that it maintains the same temperature year round. Meaning, as the outdoor climate changes from Winter to Summer, the home’s heating/cooling systems won’t have to work as hard to keep up. The overall energy efficiency of the home gets improved 

because the warm air from outside can’t get in.

So, how can I do this?

Encapsulating the crawl space is the best method to ensuring your home is protected against the high humidity in the Summer. Its main purpose is to control the moisture in the crawl space, which as a result helps reduce exposure to mold growth, wood rotting, and failing insulation.

If you are interested in getting more information about encapsulating your crawl space this Summer, feel free to reach out to our office for a free inspection: https://www.johnswaterproofing.com/free-estimate.html