Moisture / Discussions

We are sitting at about -30C and ice is builidng up on almost all the windows. The humidty is registering at 40% on all levels, even though the HRV is set to Max. Is it possible that it is not functioning properly? Thanks in advance! The thing about condensation on windows, is that there can be a number of causes. 40% ...

...moisture control, high R value and low VOCs I think your best bet would probably be to go with a Rockwool mineral wool insulation. It is made from recycled stone dust, and it is a healthy material to have in your home, being stone it doesn’t burn, it handles moisture very well and it has a good R-value. You can get it ...

...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 this moisture has nowhere to go? I have also read attach it directly to the concrete with no air gap, lately I'm reading leave a tiny air gap. Looking for thoughts ...

...moisture can move, but the rate moisture will permeate is reduced by increasing thickness. I wouldn’t be in a position to speak to what performance statistics an individual manufacturer claims on their site, but the generally accepted permeability of foam is that at 2 inches it performs about like a Type II vapor barri...

...moisture' and 'water leaks'. Also wondering if perhaps this is a new construction or existing, as an 'admix' would be added to the concrete before it is poured. With more details  we would be happy to help.

...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 basement foundation if it isn’t protected. There is usually some thought put towards protecting foundation walls from moisture in the ground, but footings seem ...

...moisture build up inside walls. So really, for now your best solution at least for this summer, would be to run the air conditioning as little as possible. In an ideal world you would create a path for moisture to escape, but there is no really easy way to do that if it is completely finished on the exterior as well. L...

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 the walls & look like its raining. Contractor says there’s enough insulation in the attic. There’s wood siding on 3 sides & brick on the front of the hou...

...moisture control since it's exceptional that the humidity is only 55% in a pool room. Putting in a vapor/air barrier without ventilation could be problematic in the future if/as and when the deck leaks - and footer the present to an extent because the condensation/moisture that would be potentially trapped in there by ...