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Should I put gravel on a crawl space floor for drainage?

...mildew. 

Posted by Karen Lundgren Foulk April 12, 2021 Crawl spaces 1 response

How do you prevent moisture from getting into a basement footing?

Hi this article about Mold in basements didn't mention anything about footing protection. What is your suggestion about preventing moisture from  getting into t...

Posted by Frank Liu June 24, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

What can I do to prevent mold and musty smells from a crawlspace with a dirt floor?

I bought a home that has a dirt floor crawl space with about 24 inches from dirt to underside of floor and it gets wet which causes the floor joists and under f...

Posted by bonna gordy May 15, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Is Condensation on Windows a bad sign?

Since the recent cold snap our double glazed windows are running with water, every morning it's all over the window sills, running down the wall - in the bathro...

Posted by Greg Olmstead Dec. 12, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 response

How do you prevent mold in a finished basement?

We had a water leak in our basement earlier this year and when the contractors started pulling off damaged drywall we were disgusted to find that our basement w...

Posted by Brian Cole Nov. 22, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

Is there anything I can do about a vapor barrier on the wrong side of a basement wall?

I have a problem with a basement that was finished about 1999. The house itself is from 1938 with a field stone foundation. When the finished the basement they ...

Posted by Iain B Feb. 8, 2021 Basements improvements 8 responses

How do you get rid of mold in a bathroom?

...mildew, first wear gloves, a respirator mask, and safety glasses. We would not recommend using toxic or very strong cleaning products like bleach. For drywall (...

Posted by Sara Oct. 28, 2017 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

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