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Can you put osb board on top of concrete so that carpet can be laid on top of it?
Not really a good idea. The water over time from the concrete will cause the board damage. If you use a good pad there is no reason you cannot lay the carpet over concrete.
How can you permanently retard fresh concrete?
Regular sugar will cause the concrete to never set.
Can beach sand be used as a underlayment for concrete?
It is not recommended as it contains salts and debris that will cause concrete failure.
Can you lay engineered wood floor on carpet padding?
Generally, no. The carpet pad will have too much bounce causing the engineered hardwood (or even laminate) to break and split. That being said there are some thin felt carpet pads that could work, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'm not sure why you are asking this question. If it's because you had carpet there and you are hoping to reuse your existing carpet pad, that is a big no no. The carpet pad will be uneven which can cause problems and worse than that, it will already be dirty with germs and potentially moisture and you could develop mold and/or odor issues. Also, if your engineered hardwood is over concrete, you want the traditional laminate/hardwood underlayment which also has a moisture barrier. This, of course, is assuming that you are doing a floating floor. If you are nailing or glueing than it's an even firmer no.
Why is there 2 foot X 2 foot whole and 1 foot deep hole in my basement floor with a sump pump in a basement?
In rainy weather, the water table rises and ground water can sometimes "perc" up thru the ground and into your basement.It would pump the water out before it gets high enough to cause damage in your basement.
Why is a cool basement often damp in the summer?
In a basement, the earth itself (and sometimes bedrock or large boulders) prevent extreme temperature extremes from occurring. In the summer, the basement would then be relatively cool compared to the outside temperature. Also in summer where people have basements, it gets humid as well as warm. When this humidity gets into the basement, some of the moisture in the air condenses out onto cool surfaces. This results in a general dampness in a basement. And, this dampness can become a kind of mustiness, since many basements have poor ventilation to circulate fresh air through them.
Can you put osb board on top of concrete so that carpet can be laid on top of it?
Not really a good idea. The water over time from the concrete will cause the board damage. If you use a good pad there is no reason you cannot lay the carpet over concrete.
Does a dehumidifier or sump pump help the most to insure a waterproof basement?
You can have a dehumidifier AND a sump pump, and still have water in the basement. A dehumidifier helps decrease the humidity due to the lack of ventilation in a basement. A sump pump facilitates drainage of water, as a basement has no natural drainage. Neither prevents water from coming into the basement through the walls or the seams of the floor and walls. If you have problems with water coming into the basement, consult a professional who can advise you of the cause and explain the options to remedy the matter. Neither a dehumidifier nor a sump pump will totally insure a waterproof basement. Dehumidifiers simply remove dampness. Sump pumps do not remove damnpness but will drain off water.
How to Solve Basement Dampness?
Basements don’t get much love. They are given little attention because too often basements are musty, damp spaces. Dampness resulting in mustiness is annoying, but it can sometimes be corrected. To diagnose basement dampness, there are a few steps to take: Eliminate obvious leaks Any water on the walls or floor is leaks from either the water in the earth beyond the walls or from some part of the plumbing system. Determine the source and apply the appropriate remedy. Fix any leaks in the plumbing, and apply cement and epoxy products to wall and floor cracks. Determine the source of dampness not related to leaks A simple test is to tape a piece of aluminum foil onto a basement wall. Completely tape all four sides of the foil so that it lies tightly against the wall. Leave it for a few hours and then examine the foil, first from the outside. If there is moisture on the outside of the foil, the moisture comes from condensation. This is very common especially during the humid summer months. The earth beyond the walls stays very cool. Condensation indicates that the cool basement walls must be insulated from the humidity in the air. If, after peeling the foil off the wall, the moisture is on the backside of the foil, then the problem is water coming through the wall. This is not a leak per se, but water vapor pushed through the porous concrete by hydraulic pressure. The water then evaporates in the basement air. To remedy this problem, a waterproof sealant must be applied to the walls to stop the penetration. Doing this at the driest time of year is recommended to maximize the sealant’s bond to the concrete. Specialists can even apply materials to the walls and floor together to seal the entire basement as if it were the inside of a bathtub. It is possible to discover that there is moisture on both sides of the foil. Then the problem needs a combination of treatments. Basements don’t always have to stay musty and damp. Sleuthing for a cause of dampness can often turn up the problem and suggest the solution.
Why so basement?
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What phobia is the fear of liquids dampness or moisture?
Hygrophobia is the name of the phobia related to the fear of moisture, liquids or dampness.
How does carpet cause carpet burns?
Carpet burns and their cousins, rope burns are caused by friction.
which will cause more friction on a tile foil carpet are sandpaper?
carpet
Does ferret or human urine cause mold in carpet?
Anything left wet on a carpet has the potential to cause mold
Who can we prevent roofs from dampness?
If the roof slates or tiles are in good repair, with no slipped or missing slates or tiles, there should not be any dampness. If there is, the probable cause of dampness in the roof space (loft) is bad ventilation. Ensure there are air spaces or good ventilation under the eaves, covered by mesh to keep out nesting birds.
What is the definition of warping?
Become or cause to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or dampness.
What could cause oxygen depletion in a basement?
Breathing
