The
facts are in!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and countless scientific studies all
agree: the key to mold control is moisture control. Mold
is present in every home, as well as outdoors, but without
moisture it cannot grow to harmful levels. (The U.S. EPA
states: "Molds are usually not a problem unless mold
spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds
produce allergens, irritants, and potentially toxic substances.
The key to mold control is moisture control. The mold will
not grow if moisture is not present. -Source: U.S. EPA "A
Brief Guide to Mold," Mildew and Your Home", publication
#402-K-02-003).
A dirt/stone crawlspace is by far the No. 1 source of
moisture in any home, letting in many gallons of water each
day in the form of water vapor (air is made up of invisible
gases - dry air and water vapor). Even if your dirt/stone
crawlspace appears to be " bone dry," it's not.
A simple test is to dig a shallow hole into the soil.
You won't have to dig far before the soil will appear moist.
As the water in all soil evaporates, it releases moisture
into the air in the form of water vapor. The Emeseal System
will permanently seal out the mold-causing moisture in your
home.
