I Have Water In My Crawl Space, How Do I Dry Out? Water Heater Dumped All The Water Under The House.?
Insulation is soaked, it is a muddy mess, very concerned about mildew and mold getting a foot hold.
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February 10, 2010 @ 9:36 am
The water should all soak into the ground fairly fast. If you like, you can rent a couple of carpet dryers to dry everything up faster. They are very powerful fans and move a lot of air. But I don’t think you’ll have any problems by letting nature take it’s course and dry it. Just open up the crawlspace any way you can.
February 10, 2010 @ 1:32 pm
If there is still standing water make little slits in the poly to let it soak into the ground. Most home owners I deal w/ when this happens, do use fans to dry it out faster. Definitely replace wet insulation after crawl space is dried out.
February 10, 2010 @ 3:00 pm
Have you made a claim on your homeowners insurance, they can refer a water damage mitigation company out to remove any wet damaged insulation/debris, apply antimicrobial treatment to surfaces, & dry-out the space with commercial drying equipment. Usually a loss like yours is covered.
February 10, 2010 @ 4:22 pm
Depending on how much water is there you could pump it out, then use fans to dry out. Remember to keep foundation vents open in warm months. I would remove and replace any wet insulation to prevent mold growth, because it is hard to dry out and inexpensive to replace. Tips to keep a dry crawlspace are to maintain good drainage and grade on exterior, extend downspouts 4-6 ft from foundation and consider adding a 6 mil plastic vapor barrier over soil in crawlspace to keep moisture below plastic. Remember anything you can do to keep moisture away from home is a good idea!
Good Luck!
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