I need some diagnostic assistance on finding the source of crawlspace moisture in my house. It is very sneaky.
The entire crawlspace is very dry except for a space underneath the front bathroom. The moisture is almost exclusively on the joist and sub floor. I check all the pipes under the house and have not found any leaks. All visible pipe entrances to the subfloor seem to be dry (by comparison to the surrounding areas). It honestly looks like the subfloor is sweating.
It is not a lot of water but there is substantial fungi growth in the immediate area.
I have had plumbers, environmental and crawlspace experts inspect the issue but still no answer. I am at a total loss. The total H20 involved is roughly 1/2 a cup of condensation but it is enough to spark impressive fungus growth.
Additional details: average crawlspace clearance - 24 inches / age of house - 100 years / crawlspace entry is exactly 8 ft due south of the problem area. / various vents in the crawlspace / Little Rock, AR / no leaks or moisture is evident in the bathroom above the infected area.
PHOTOS OF DAMAGE ARE ATTACHED.
ANY AND ALL ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
The entire crawlspace is very dry except for a space underneath the front bathroom. The moisture is almost exclusively on the joist and sub floor. I check all the pipes under the house and have not found any leaks. All visible pipe entrances to the subfloor seem to be dry (by comparison to the surrounding areas). It honestly looks like the subfloor is sweating.
It is not a lot of water but there is substantial fungi growth in the immediate area.
I have had plumbers, environmental and crawlspace experts inspect the issue but still no answer. I am at a total loss. The total H20 involved is roughly 1/2 a cup of condensation but it is enough to spark impressive fungus growth.
Additional details: average crawlspace clearance - 24 inches / age of house - 100 years / crawlspace entry is exactly 8 ft due south of the problem area. / various vents in the crawlspace / Little Rock, AR / no leaks or moisture is evident in the bathroom above the infected area.
PHOTOS OF DAMAGE ARE ATTACHED.
ANY AND ALL ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
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