Wet Crawl Space Insulation? Stop Mold and Humidity Fast
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Wet or sagging crawl space insulation is a red flag for high humidity and mold risk. In this video, I show how to inspect, remove, dry, remediate, and prevent the problem the right way—so you can protect your home and indoor air quality. Products & Tools Used: • Professional Dehumidifier (Dry Pro 70) – https://supply.crawlspaceninja.com/products/crawl-space-ninja-dry-pro-70-pint-dehumidifier • Moisture Meter / Hygrometer – https://supply.crawlspaceninja.com/collections/moisture-detectors-alarms • Mold Treatment - https://supply.crawlspaceninja.com/products/anabec-mold-mildew-cleaner • 12 mil Vapor Barrier – https://supply.crawlspaceninja.com/products/12-mil-woven-crawl-space-vapor-barrier • PPE: P100 respirator – https://amzn.to/43vInPi What You’ll Learn: • Diagnose wet insulation and hidden moisture • Safe removal order + PPE • Drying setup and target RH (50–55%) • Mold remediation options (soda blasting, HEPA) • Encapsulation and drainage to prevent recurrence Chapters: 00:00 Intro: wet insulation = mold risk 00:24 See the problem: failed/sagging insulation 00:57 Inspection: moisture meter reading 01:31 Removal: taking out damaged insulation (PPE) 01:55 Warning: don’t spray foam over mold 02:14 Drying: dehumidifier setup + target 50–55% RH 03:26 Mold remediation: blasting + cleaner 04:10 Prevention: encapsulation + sealing 04:33 Product highlight: Anabec X70 (role + usage) Get Michael's Gold Award Winning Book (Print or Audio): "Crawl Space Repair Myths Busted" offers expert guidance: (https://amzn.to/3llnB1m) Helpful Links: • Spray foam warning video: https://youtu.be/GFdVb1z19UQ • 20% OFF DIY products (code “youtube”): https://supply.crawlspaceninja.com • 10% OFF DIY Mold Testing: https://fas.st/t/8cfyT8P3 About Crawl Space Ninja We help homeowners fix crawl spaces, basements, and IAQ with proven methods and pro tips. Contact • Website: https://CrawlSpaceNinja.com • Free Inspection: (865) 659 0390 • DIY Store: https://supply.crawlspaceninja.com | (865) 321 9314 **Disclaimer:** This information is for educational purposes only. Consult professionals for specific advice. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. #CrawlSpaceNinja #BasementNinja
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