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"Basement humidity"

Basement humidity / Discussions

Where can I find a professional to remove mold from a basement?

How can we hire the right expert to tell us how to remediate our cold and damp basement that has developed a mold problem? Dehumidifier, air exchanger, or more ...

Posted by Lorna Fraser Oct. 29, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

What is the best way to install 5" of XPS rigid foam on interior basement walls?

...basement wall and then putting plastic over them is why almost all basements smell moldy.  As for the actual install, I would forget fasteners and just use an a...

Posted by Sean MacDonald June 14, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 8 responses

Will spray foam on basement walls prevent condensation?

...basement walls does nothing good, but it does a lot of harm. You can read more here –  Why are Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes  The shor...

Posted by Michael Scott April 12, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

Can you create a passive wine cellar by insulating and air sealing a crawl space?

...humidity (under 50%Relative Humidity is important) Another thing that stuck out to me was that it is ventilated. San Francisco is a fairly humid climate, so you...

Posted by JC Wong April 2, 2021 Crawl spaces 5 responses

How do you fix high humidity levels in a basement?

...basement to reduce humidity and coldness in my home.  Frankly, I am not sure whom to trust anymore, therefore, your guidance would be greatly appreciated. JR Ta...

Posted by JR Tadinac Aug. 21, 2019 Healthy indoor air quality 3 responses

How do you insulate a crawlspace?

...basements and crawl spaces  Solutions: The first thing we would recommend is removing the wet and moldy fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass is quite susceptible ...

Posted by Drew Weistend Nov. 14, 2017 Crawl spaces 1 response

Why is a my basement smelly and humid and how do i fix it?

...basement properly -  Why basements are moldy and how to fix it  It sounds like you do have problems caused by excess water infiltrating your basement walls, pro...

Posted by Jeff O. Feb. 8, 2017 Foundation and basement improvements 3 responses

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