Mold Removal in Rockport, IN

Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 by Kelsey Bullerdick

Challenge

This Rockport, IN resident had a nasty crawl space in need of a makeover. Moisture from the ground underneath a crawl space keeps wood damp, creating an ideal location for mold to grow. Unfortunately, this is exactly what was happening this Rockport home. The crawl space was also musty, causing the entire house to have an odor. They heard through their neighbor that Healthy Spaces had done work in their crawl space and they were absolutely thrilled with the work that was completed. They decided to give Healthy Spaces a call.

Solution

Design Specialist, Damon Cheatham, recommended a full mold remediation. Mold can easily spread when disrupted, which is why it's crucial to have a professional. We quarantine the area to ensure that the mold doesn't spread. Next, we treat the entire area with chemicals to kill any remaining mold and prevent regrowth.

Prevention is key when it comes to mold. When we control the moisture, we control the mold. We installed a vapor barrier with the CleanSpace liner. It's a durable, bright white crawl space liner that will prevent water vapor and humidity from passing through. It also has a mold-resistant additive that will never support mildew or mold growth on its surface.

The Healthy Spaces team transformed the crawlspace in less than a week into a beautiful and healthy crawlspace that will stay that way for years to come!

If your home currently has mold or is at risk of developing it, we can help make your house dry, clean, and safe. Call us today at 1-812-487-1663 or online for your free assessment. We offer all our mold services in Evansville, Owensboro, Radcliff, Newburgh, Henderson, Vincennes, Rockport, Jasper, Haubstadt, Washington and throughout the surrounding areas.

Project Summary

Project Engineer: Damon Cheatham

Installing Contractor: Healthy Spaces

Mold thrives in temperatures between 32 and 100 degrees F, relative humidity (moisture in the air) between 70% -99%. And is usually found in places that are damp or humid.

In this picture, you can see where someone has reinforced a squeaking floor with some additional support. Squeaking floors and spongy spots are not only irritating, but they are also a sign that your home is struggling with crawlspace moisture and wood rot.

Here you can see mold growing on the wooden joists but also the concrete blocks as well.

Subfloor joists are often the first place that you'll see mold growth because of the air from outside being drawn up through the rest of the house due to air pressure.