A little extra moisture in your home may not seem like a big deal. It is not a major flooding event, after all.

However, moisture can be just as damaging as a flood or other water event. Plus, too much moisture in your home is often a sign of a larger problem.

Don’t be complacent about moisture. At the first sign of a problem, you need to contact Mountain West Moldbusters. We provide the best moisture services in the Logan, Ogden, and Pocatello areas. When you work with Mountain West Moldbusters, you will always receive a personalized moisture treatment plan comprised of the services your unique home needs to be restored to its original condition. We provide mold, water damage, and moisture services you can trust.

How Moisture Can Enter a Home

There are a lot of ways that excess moisture can get into your home. Here are a few of the most common.

  • Leaks: Leaky roofs, cracked foundations, damaged pipes, and poorly sealed windows or doors can allow water and moisture to enter your home.
  • Condensation: When warm, moist air comes into contact with cold surfaces, it can condense into water droplets. Too much continuous condensation can cause mold growth and structural damage.
  • Poor ventilation: Inadequate ventilation in your home can trap moisture, creating a breeding ground for mold.

The Problems of Excess Moisture

Too much moisture is a problem for our homes. Below, we have listed a few reasons why.

  • Damage: Moisture can weaken the structural integrity of your home, leading to rotting wood, corroded metal, and deteriorated insulation.
  • Mold: High humidity levels and moisture accumulation provide an ideal environment for mold. Certain types of mold can pose serious health risks, including respiratory illnesses.
  • Pest infestations: Damp conditions can attract pests like termites, cockroaches, and silverfish.
  • Reduced energy efficiency: Moisture can affect your home’s energy efficiency, which can result in higher energy bills.

Preventing Excess Moisture

Clearly, too much moisture in your home is a bad thing. The best way to ensure you do not need to deal with costly repairs is to prevent the moisture in the first place. Consider the following tips.

  • Monitor indoor humidity: A hygrometer can help you measure indoor humidity levels. You should aim to keep the humidity in your home between 30% and 50%.
  • Install good ventilation: Ensure that your home has proper ventilation in areas like the kitchen, bathroom, and attic.
  • Insulate properly: Proper insulation can prevent condensation on walls and ceilings. Also, seal gaps around windows and doors to keep moisture from entering your home.
  • Perform regular maintenance: Perform routine maintenance to ensure all of your home’s systems are working correctly. You should also change air filters as recommended and consider using a dehumidifier if necessary.

Mountain West Moldbusters Can Help You Keep Moisture Out of Your Home For Good

Sometimes, even with the best preventative measures in place, it is impossible to keep moisture from entering your home. That is where professionals like Mountain West Moldbusters can help. We are your one-stop shop for all types of moisture control. If you suspect a moisture problem in your home, ask us about the following services.

For most moisture problems, we recommend our moisture control service. It is a multi-step process that will help protect your home from excess moisture for years to come. Our experts will recommend some or all of the following moisture treatments to dry out your home.

  • Using dehumidifiers, fans, and other equipment
  • Removing and drying carpet and padding.
  • Assessing your home for all sources of moisture.

Once your home is dried out, we may recommend a mold treatment with our patented dry fog technology. Finally, we will repair and damage and fix the issue that caused the moisture problem in the first place.

This service is often a bigger time and money investment for homeowners, but it is worth it. We will seal and insulate the space under your home. We use a vapor barrier and insulation to ensure all moisture stays outside your home. Crawl spaces are a common source of moisture problems. So, by choosing our crawl space encapsulation service, you will be saving yourself the hassle of repairing water damage in the future.

At Mountain West Moldbusters, we strive to be the most honest and transparent company in the mold, water damage, and moisture industry. You can trust that the services we recommend are exactly what your home needs.

Do not settle for subpar moisture control and treatment. Contact Mountain West Moldbusters today and discover how we can increase your peace of mind.