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"Moisture"

Moisture / Discussions

How thick should EPS foam insulation on basement walls be?

...moisture can move, but the rate moisture will permeate is reduced by increasing thickness. I wouldn’t be in a position to speak to what performance statistics a...

Posted by Derrick R March 17, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Is there a concrete admixture to prevent water leaks?

...moisture' and 'water leaks'. Also wondering if perhaps this is a new construction or existing, as an 'admix' would be added to the concrete before it is poured....

Posted by Frank Liu July 4, 2020 Waterproofing and drainage 2 responses

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

...moisture from  getting into the concrete wall from footing? thanks! Great question, and yes, moisture from the ground will be absorbed through the footing of a ...

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

Why is there mold on particle board outside vapor barrier on new addition?

...moisture problems, as lumber usually arrives fairly wet and it often gets left in the rain before it is closed in and protected. I think part of your problem he...

Posted by Christine ML June 7, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What causes moisture on a ceiling in winter?

I bought  a duplex that was built in 1978 in Indiana.  It gets moisture on ceiling so bad during winter when temps drop below 20 degrees that it will run down t...

Posted by Cheri Banet Jan. 23, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best way to deal with a drop ceiling in a high humidity room?

...moisture control since it's exceptional that the humidity is only 55% in a pool room. Putting in a vapor/air barrier without ventilation could be problematic in...

Posted by steve Roberts Dec. 24, 2019 Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 response

Should our HRV keep our humidity lower than 40%, even in the cold months?

We are sitting at about -30C and ice is builidng up on almost all the windows. The humidty is registering at 40% on all levels, even though the HRV is set to Ma...

Posted by Kim Clement Feb. 8, 2021 Ventilation 5 responses

What type of insulation should I use ?

1820 farmhouse..2nd floor I heated...restoring 1st floor bedroom ceiling leaving beams exposed.  What is best insulation that will be moisture, fire retardant, ...

Posted by Dawn Wood Feb. 5, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

How do you fix moisture problems in basement?

...moisture damage to the framing members. Or, check out something like this vented sill plate to reduce moisture damage on basement walls. That way you keep your ...

Posted by John rodrigues Nov. 27, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How do I get rid of moisture with cement floor crawl space that has a vapour barrier?

...moisture. Is there anything else I could do to remedy problems? Is your vapour barrier laying directly on the concrete floor? I’m just not sure of the positioni...

Posted by Cindy Chatham 04 chatham Aug. 25, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Can basement walls to dry to the inside with foam board?

...moisture comes through the concrete it will have nowhere to go. Perhaps I am missing something here but seems to me over time behind the eps will be wet as this...

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Aug. 20, 2020 Basements improvements 7 responses

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