Crawl space moisture is a leading cause of mold, structural damage, and poor indoor air quality in homes. Moisture can enter through the soil, gaps and cracks in foundation walls, or leaks, and once inside, it often becomes trapped without proper ventilation or drainage. Excess moisture creates a perfect environment for mold and wood rot, while also attracting pests and creating unhealthy air that can seep into the living space above. The key to controlling crawl space moisture is managing humidity, improving air circulation, and monitoring conditions continuously. ATMOX systems use a combination of fans, sensors, and optional dehumidifiers to control crawl space moisture intelligently. By responding to actual dew point and humidity readings, the system ensures moisture is addressed only when needed—saving energy while protecting your home. Don’t wait until problems become visible. Proactively control crawl space moisture for a healthier, more efficient home.
A crawl space is an extension of your home. Therefore, a crawl space inspection should be performed to ensure there are no issues that have gone undetected. Issues inside a crawl space may affect the integrity of your home. Home Inspections Real estate transactions...
Should crawl space vents be open or closed? Like we have frequently said before, the ATMOX answer is that “it depends.” What is the situation? What are you trying to accomplish? And, what type of crawl space setup do you have? Vents in a Traditional Vented Crawl Space...
Crawl Space Dehumidifiers and Humidity Levels Let’s explore a commonly used tool in the crawl space – a dehumidifier. And, let's look at how we can improve the use of crawl space dehumidifiers. A dehumidifier works to remove humidity from the air by drawing the moist...
Over the past several decades, construction preferences and styles have evolved and changed. In some styles, such as bungalows, minimal traditional and cape cod style homes from the 1920s to 1950s, the layouts stayed mostly within a rectangular frame. Once the ranch...
What should my crawl space humidity be? Sounds like an easy question, but humidity is actually a little tricky and sometimes misleading. Why is that? Most people in the crawl space industry often forget that humidity is rH and that “r” is important to remember. It is...