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Mold / Discussions

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

...mold and mildew. 

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

What is the best way to reduce humidity in a basement?

...Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes Preventing mold when you insulate your basement Marmoleum : A healthy and non-toxic green flooring product T...

Posted by Robert J. Pierson Oct. 17, 2019 Basements improvements 2 responses

How do you fix high humidity levels in a basement?

...moldy batt insulation in the basement has been removed and replaced with spray foam insulation; the foundation around my house on the outside surface has been w...

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

What insulation should I put on basement block walls that is resistant to mold?

Concrete block basement wall. Moisture issue in spring ( and I suspect fall). We get a lot of people asking about the best way to insulate a cinder block (CMU) ...

Posted by Ken Gee July 31, 2019 Basements improvements 4 responses

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

...mold Given the description of the wall assembly you listed, we realize you’re not likely to change course, but even just for other readers we need to point out ...

Posted by Victor B June 19, 2019 Basements improvements 6 responses

Can you use a vapour retarder paint on the ceiling instead of using a poly vapour barrier?

I saw in your wall video that you advise to use a vapour retarder paint along with an outside air barrier.  Can you do this for the ceiling as well, thereby tak...

Posted by Anwas Qwelten June 8, 2019 Air and vapour barriers 2 responses

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

...mold and mildew forming. Here is a our page all about radiant floors as a starting place - Radiant floor heat - Air heated, electric of hydronic, which is best?...

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace and install radiant floor heat?

we are thinking of upgrading our cottage. Currently it is off the ground at various heights, from 6" to 3 ft. Supported by cement blocks at various locations un...

Posted by Todd hall June 28, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

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

...Mold in basements didn't mention anything about footing protection. What is your suggestion about preventing moisture from  getting into the concrete wall from ...

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?

I build a second story addition on 100 yr old double brick bungalow 3 years ago. In the second summer the second floor bedrooms start to have a musty smell, par...

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

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace? It's in the Haliburton Highlands

Our cottage is on concrete piers. The cottage crawlspace is uneven ranging from 30-36 inches. Exterior of crawlspace surrounded by pressure treated plywood skir...

Posted by Beata Domanska May 25, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

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

...moldy. What can i do to stop this?   We get a lot of questions about how to fix crawlspace floors that are humid and moldy. The following page will help you com...

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

What is the best way to Insulate a basement and floor joists that are embedded into the concrete?

...moldy as quickly as possible. Either way, if you are getting mold and you have a stud wall with batt insulation against concrete then I don’t see a whole lot of...

Posted by David Pereira April 28, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

How do you build a mold-free basement in a new construction house?

...mold. It is just framed. Is it possible to finish the project in a way where I won't have mold issues? Thanks  Basements can easily be built to remain mold-free...

Posted by Charmaine Herzig Feb. 10, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How do you remove water droplets from under a crawl space vapor barrier?

...mold forming. Here is our page all about how to insulate a crawl space –  Crawlspaces are very rare as part of a new home construction nowadays in USA & Can...

Posted by Paul Racioppo Feb. 7, 2020 Crawl spaces 3 responses

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 Insulate the crawl space of an old home?

...Mold in the entire home, has new windows and new insulation in the attic. I have started the insulation in the floor joist from the crawlspace. I would like to ...

Posted by Aj Jan. 21, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Is Condensation on Windows a bad sign?

...mold - should I be worried? What can I do to stop it - or is condensation on our windows just a part of living in Michigan in winter?  Condensation on double-gl...

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