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Your Wife and you just purchased out first house and you discovered that the entire basement has plactic sheeting between the drop-ceiling and the floor joist Should you remove this moisture barrier?
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∙ 14y ago
NO.. it was probably put there for a purpose. Might have been some form of insulation to keep the upstairs less drafty or very likely it is keeping moiture from getting to your mardwood floors upstairs.. much better to ventilate the basement a bit that remove the Plastic.. Might even have been someones attempt at asbestose abatement years before..
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Moisture in basement?
Although basement moisture can be fueled by water leakage, it is usually an atmospheric condition caused by humidity rising as warm air cools and shrinks in the cooler basement area. Dehumidifiers work well to control this.
How do I prevent mold in basement?
Keep the basement clean and get rid of moisture. http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/displaypub.aspx?p=gh5928
Will hanging bags of sand absorb moisture in a basement?
A bit but they will not be very effective.
What are the benefits of putting gutters on a house?
Depends on your basement area. They help divert water that could add excess moisture into your basement or crawl space.
What sentence can you use with the word moisture?
The moisture helped the body decompose quicker.Due to all the moisture in the air, the room became damp.You need a bit of moisture in your skin.
Is an automatic dehumidifier a good solution for a wet basement?
yes it is a good solution for a damp basement because it helps prevent moisture, sweating pipes, metal objects getting rusty, and musty odors in your basement.
What are some actions that homeowners could take to discourage the growth of mildew in their basement?
Get a dehumidifier to get rid of the moisture, and maybe get some heat in there to dry it out. No moisture=no mildew
How to Avoid a Wet Basement?
When you have a wet basement, the discouragement you feel can be immense. There are a few things you can do to reduce the moisture levels and reclaim this lost storage space, however.Regular Dehumidifier UsageThe use of a dehumidifier is the most effective way to fix the problem of basement moisture. Make sure that you empty the collection drawer at least daily to keep it functioning.Checking Your GuttersClogged gutters around the roof are actually a major cause of basement moisture. When water is dripping over them instead of down to a centralized collection point, that water is ending up seeping down to the basement walls in many cases.
Can charcoal absorb odors in a basement?
It would be unlikely that charcoal would help with odors in a basement. Usually odors in a basement come from high moisture levels. When moisture levels are too high, mold and or mildew will begin to grow, causing a musty moldy odor. Mold needs 4 things to survive. 1. Spores- spores are everywhere and you can't really prevent spores. 2. Food- Organic material. Of course organic material is in most homes. The floor system and walls are made of wood, the paper on drywall etc etc. 3. Temperature range of 32 to 130 degrees. Of course your home will fall into this range. and 4. Moisture. Mold needs moisture to grow. This being said, the only control factor would be the moisture. So, if you control the moisture in the basement, you would control the odors.
What do you need to put on pine boards on basement walls?
Either a clear finish or primer and paint should be applied to all sides to prevent uneven moisture absorption, especially in a basement setting.
How can I keep my basement dry?
You should use sealant on any cracks where moisture can get in. Make sure you have a clear drain to get rid of any water, and use a dehumidifier to get rid of the moisture in the air.
Do you need a moister barrier when framing in a wall inside a basement wall if you are going to insulate it.?
You should put a plastic moisture barrier between the concrete and the studs so that moisture will not get to the insulation.
