Below grade, crawl space vents take in both rain and groundwater. Allowing for pooling under the home.
A metal covering for this access well may have prevented some things from getting in the crawl space but not much. This did not protect against weather conditions or animals.
Wood, under the correct conditions it becomes a buffet for mold. Mold requires a dead organic material, a temperature over 60 degrees, and humidity over about 40%.
Condensation of the trunk lines destroys the insulation around it and creates humidity in the crawl space.
Moisture and mold have rotted out the floor to the bathroom above.
Taking out this flooring and replacing was necessary for the health of this home and family.
Insulation removed the trunk lines are in a conditioned space, temperature and humidity controlled. Condensation will not be a problem.
A SaniDry Sedona controls the humidity of the crawl space, keep the space healthier for the home and family.
Below space vents are blocked, covered, and sealed. Rain water and other outside conditions will no longer be an issue.