This page briefly describes moisture sources, moisture movement mechanisms and typical basement moisture problems. Then, a step-by-step process for addressing each problem is presented along with s...
Here's what you can do to combat mold problems, and take care of yourself and your home. Mold... a moisture problem. Have your basement floor checked for leaks and have them repaired if...
Waterproofing a basement can prevent structural damage, improve air quality, lower utility bills and make a finished basement a possibility. HGTV explains how common water problems occur, how to pr...
Basement moisture can hamper remodeling and even ruin your property value. Learn how to fix basement moisture simply and effectively.
Basement water problems are notorious for in the water damage industry, especially in older buildings and they are an area of the property we look at when carrying out leak detection in the York & Yorkshire Coast area, similarly with damp and mould problems, including mould on walls, which are common in basements. There are a lot of older properties in York and the surrounding area and we have helped a lot of people in the local area. There are a lot of possible causes for basement water or damp...
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The most common methods of preventing basement water problems are to waterproof the walls and add drainage features, such as drain tile and a sump pump to eliminate water that collects in...
Of these three, air movement accounts for more than 98% of all water vapor movement in building cavities. Air naturally moves from a high pressure area to a lower one by the easiest path possible – generally through any available hole or crack in the building envelope. Moisture transfer by air currents is very fast (in the range of several hundred cubic feet of air per minute). Thus, you need to carefully and permanently air seal any unintended paths to control air movement. The other two driving forces – diffusion through materials and hea ...
To effectively insulate your basement for energy efficiency and to create a comfortable space, you need to properly control moisture.
Although structural problems are often to blame for wet basements, poor drainage or plumbing leaks can also trigger moisture or flooding. Here, a basement waterproofing pro reviews the likely culpr...