Protecting a Historic Home Starts Beneath the Floorboards

Older homes have a character and history that can't be replicated. From original craftsmanship to the memories made inside, these homes often become part of a family's story and are passed down from one generation to the next. But preserving an older home means paying attention to more than what you can see. 

 

The crawl space plays an important role in the overall condition of your home, and moisture problems beneath the floor can create an environment where additional issues can develop. For homeowners who plan to keep their property in the family, addressing crawl space concerns can be an important part of protecting the home for the future. 

 

A Family Home Worth Protecting 

 

Recently, the MidSouth team worked on a beautiful home built in the 1870s that had been in the homeowners family for many years. For the homeowners, this wasn't simply a maintenance project. They wanted to restore their peace of mind and make sure the home was being cared for properly so they could eventually pass it down to the next generation. 

 

 

 

 

One of their primary concerns was moisture in the crawl space. Moisture beneath a home can contribute to an unhealthy crawl space environment and create conditions that homeowners don't want to ignore. Rather than continuing to live with concerns about what was happening beneath their home, the homeowners decided to take steps to properly address the crawl space. 

 

 

Creating a More Controlled Crawl Space Environment

 

To address the homeowner's concerns, MidSouth completed a full crawl space encapsulation with MoldX2 treatment. The project also included debris removal, two SmartSumps, and two SaniDry Sedona dehumidifiers. Together, these solutions are designed to help manage moisture and improve the overall crawl space environment. 

 

 

Why Crawl Space Moisture Matters

 

Your crawl space is connected to the rest of your home. When moisture is allowed to persist beneath the house, it can contribute to problems within the crawl space and create conditions that homeowners don't want to overlook such as musty odors and mold. 

 

This is why identifying moisture concerns early and addressing them  with the right solution can be an important part of maintaining your home. Encapsulation can help create a barrier between the crawl space and the surrounding environment while helping control moisture beneath the home. 

 

For homeowners with older properties, this can be an especially valuable step when the goal is to preserve the home for years to come. 

 

Protecting a Home for the Next Generation

 

For this family, the project wasn't about making a quick improvement and moving on. It was about taking care of a home that has already lasted for more than a century. by addressing the moisture concerns in their crawl space and creating a more controlled environment beneath the home, they can have greater peace of mind knowing they are taking steps to properly care for the property they hope to pass down someday. 

 

Is Your Crawl Space Showing Signs of Moisture? 

 

If you have an older home, or any home, and you're noticing musty odors, moisture, mold growth, dampness or other crawl space concerns, don't wait for the problem to become more difficult to address. MidSouth can inspect your crawl space, identify potential concerns and help you determine the right solution for your home.