Musty Odors

It all depends on where they are coming from. Musty smells from wood rot don’t pose any risk to the human body. However, musty odors from mold can indicate the spores have entered your home and contaminated your air. Mold has the potential to aggravate allergies or cause respiratory issues. Furthermore, smells from a decaying animal could become unhealthy if the animal is not removed quickly. As a rule of thumb, remove the source of the odor quickly to avoid health issues.

First, you should contact professional pest control to remove animals from your property. However, Foundation Systems of West Virginia does offer a solution that discourages animals from entering your crawl space. Encapsulation makes your crawl space much harder to penetrate. With a vapor barrier and vent covers, animals are no longer attracted to the humid environment. It also becomes nearly impossible for them to break through the 20-mil plastic barrier and airtight vent covers. Keep in mind, encapsulation is not a full-proof pest control solution. Remember, you should still contact pest control services.

Sometimes, an odor can arise in your home without you even realizing it. Human noses become habituated to the smells in their home after a short period of time. While a smell grows gradually, you might not be able to tell anything is wrong since you’re used to the air in your home. However, guests in your home might notice the smell when they come over since they don’t live in your space. If friends or visiting relatives keep telling you your home has a musty smell, you should take note –even if you don’t smell it. This is a sign that something may be wrong in your crawl space.