Moisture can make a powerful ally or enemy. While every home requires some humidity to avoid problems such as parched and itchy skin, too much moisture also has a detrimental effect. Learn about moisture control for residential homes, including what it involves and why it’s something no homeowner should do without.

What Is Moisture Control?

Moisture enters and exits residences via air currents, heat transfers, and diffusion through assorted materials. Control services manage the level of moisture in a house to help keep water vapor from accumulating and creating problems; it’s typically done as a part of a waterproofing contractor’s services. Residences with basements, slab-on-grade foundations, or crawlspaces are at the highest risk for moisture problems due to the proximity of damp soil.

What Do Services Include?

Control services include installing a moisture barrier in the crawlspace or eliminating seepage with waterproofing systems installed in crawlspaces and basements. Installing dehumidifiers in basements and crawlspaces can also help control the level of moisture in and under your home.

Why Is It Beneficial?

Moisture barriers control the amount of water vapor a home accumulates to prevent issues such as mold and mildew growth. Many strains of fungi require damp, dark conditions to thrive, spreading naturally in basements, attics, and crawlspaces. Vapor barriers also protect any plumbing or electrical work in the affected spaces from corroding or short-circuiting.

Barriers also help keep moisture-loving pests such as termites, ants, and roaches out of your space. This helps maintain the structural integrity of your home by preventing wood rot and contributes to temperature regulation to avoid higher energy bills and HVAC system stress.

Schedule a moisture control installation with Master Waterproofing to keep your home dry and energy-efficient. This Elizabethtown, KY company has served Hardin County and the Bluegrass State since 1989, offering basement waterproofing and foundation inspections, among other services. Call (270) 769-3434 to schedule a free estimate or visit the contractors online for more about their services. Get the latest waterproofing tips on Facebook.