Moisture control in basements / Discussions

...inside. The only thing it could possibly do at this point is harm, by trapping moisture. That can come from any flaws in the barrier against the concrete, or even just from the moisture in wood, since lumber arriving for a renovation project is likely quite wet and may have even spent time sitting in the rain either at...

...ing they have been protected from moisture infiltration, which again rarely ever seems to happen. So I would go ahead and finish it as it is likely as dry as it ever will be, and this article spells out the science behind it – Why basements are moldy, and how to prevent mold when finishing basements The most important ...

...instead of being trapped with wood and causing walls to rot. See here for more details about what I mean – Why basements are moldy and how to prevent mold when finishing basements.  To go that route, you might want to consider using mineral wool insulation rather than fiberglass as it is not harmed by moisture.  But to...

...int on raw concrete walls and floors, have you considered insulating? I think your options are - keep the dehumidifier going if its doing it's job, re-applying a water proof paint, or doing a more extentive project like additional waterproofing and insulation. Is the basement finished? Let us know details and we can he...