"Condensation"

Condensation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Basements improvements

Basement full of water? How to start fixing the damage from a basement flood

Flooded basement? That really sucks... Basement flooding can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare, and I should know. My basement first flooded while I was away getting married, so our honeymoon was spent mopping up the mess left by that flood. I get it - it’s a horrible sight and feeling to step down those stairs and sudd...

Basements

Should you buy a home with a finished basement?

Basements, downstairs in more ways than one For those wishing to become homeowners, one of the decisions you'll face when buying a new property is whether or not to choose a home with a finished basement. This decision can have significant implications for your lifestyle, your finances, and your quality of life. We wil...

Walls and Roofs

What is interstitial condensation in Walls or roofs? (And how to stop it!)

...condensation in walls and roofs. We’ve all heard of condensation, but has anyone ever heard of interstitial condensation? If you haven’t (or even if you have) have a read of the below. What is interstitial condensation? Interstitial condensation is a form of damp that occurs most often in winter when warm, moist, inter...

Walls and Roofs

Condensation on windows is a pain but is it a problem & how to stop it?

...Condensation can cause damage to homes and lead to costly renovations and repairs So, the question is – what should we do about condensation? How do we fix and prevent condensation in our homes? Condensation in homes – the basics So what is condensation? Condensation in its purest form is caused when humidity in the ...

Air and vapour barriers

The difference between air barriers and vapor barriers

...condensation. In order to prevent condensation from forming, a vapor barrier should be placed on the warm side of your insulation to stop warm, moist air from condensing on a cold surface inside your wall. In cold climates like Canada, for most of the year the vapor barrier should be on the inside of the insulation. I...

Ventilation

Ventilation & air exchangers

...condensation on windows was common place and hard to stop. This led to a build up of mould and mildew in homes. Modern day airtight homes need mechanical assistance to stop moisture damage and protect indoor air quality, especially true in basements where ventilation is essential to stop mold forming. There are still t...