Houses without basements usually have crawl spaces under the main structure, and this is often overlooked as an essential part of the structure that needs protection. The first type of crawl space is located within the home and is located between the walls. The second type is usually located under the home and around the foundation. This type is often filled with soil and usually covered with plastic. Homeowners with crawl spaces will often find that, during the rainy months, these spaces will become flooded. One way to fix this is to use a sump pump to push the water away from the foundation and the home. Another solution that is a bit more time-consuming is to buy a wet and dry vacuum. This is best when there isn’t much water that fills up in the crawl space. Because concrete remains five to ten degrees cooler than other materials, the moisture will remain longer. This moisture causes the propagation of mold and mildew, which makes it essential to keep the space dry. Using a dehumidifier can help with this, and will keep your crawl space free of moisture and allow you piece of mind.

When there is heavy rainfall, a crawl space can flood. If you find yourself in that situation, where the water remains standing in your crawl space; then removing it before it can erode your foundation is your first priority. Its extremely tough to remove it in any other way than with a pump. Place the pump in a safe place, then put one hose inside the crawl space and the second outside the home. If the pump doesn’t get all the water, a wet and dry vacuum can be your best bet. The vacuum will suck up the water and place it inside the drum, which you can dump outside. If the situation is 100% resolved with a wet and dry vacuum, a push broom will help with the rest. Use the push broom to pull the excess water with it. Finally, because concrete is 5 to 10 degrees cooler than other materials, the moisture remains longer. This lingering moisture causes mold and mildew to propagate, so drying your crawlspace quickly is imperative. By using a dehumidifier you can assure the moisture is literally sucked out of the air in your crawl space. If you need more help, Mar-flex recommends DryPatrol – the experts in water remediation.