Moisture / Discussions

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 th...

...moisture from getting into the concrete wall from footing? thanks! Great question, and yes, moisture from the ground will be absorbed through the footing of a...

...moisture damage , so it can be a bit of a canary in the coal mine in terms of basement moisture damage since it will show damage quicker than solid wood and mos...

...moisture from the ground. Either there is no exterior moisture protection separating concrete from the ground and it will just stay wet forever, or it is prot...

...moisture and water management on the outside (a drainage matt), so with the concrete being porous it will continue to absorb moisture from the ground and deposi...

...moisture comes through the concrete it will have nowhere to go. Perhaps I am missing something here but seems to me over time behind the eps will be wet as th...

...moisture in the dirt from evaporating into the air. But one question first, where are you located? Are you in a high-risk area for Radon contamination? If so th...

...moisture problems, as lumber usually arrives fairly wet and it often gets left in the rain before it is closed in and protected. I think part of your problem he...

...moisture. Is there anything else I could do to remedy problems? Is your vapour barrier laying directly on the concrete floor? I’m just not sure of the positioni...

...moisture issue is coming from. If it's a poured concrete floor and it has no vapor barrier beneath then that will for sure be a source of moisture, but a dehumi...

I am having an older home resided. At this point there is no strapping between the sheathing and siding, but I want that added to help with moisture control. W...

...moisture problems under cottage contribute to moisture inside cottage? We would like to reduce moisture and keep the cottage as warm as possible because we are ...

...moisture in the roof deck causing long term issues given Naples is hot and humid. I was of impression open cell foam is an air barrier but not a vapor barrier...

I'm installing basement drain system and the contractor wants to install vents through the concrete floor at the wall junction to drain moisture condensate fro...

...moisture affect this area and how would be the best way to control the moisture. This building is in central Alberta so temps range from -35 C to +35 C. Convert...

...moisture. Same for the rigid insulation, EPS and XPS will stop moisture, Rockwool will let it pass right through, read more here - Choosing the right rigid in...

...moisture only when I put a piece of plastic down. Just want to warm it up a little and keep away any smell. Can you help me. I live on Vancouver Island Unfinish...

...moisture, where Polyiso can be negatively affected by exposure to moisture and there is often a lot of that, or bulk water infiltration in basements. The part...