Preventing basement mold / Discussions

...basement that has developed a mold problem? Dehumidifier, air exchanger, or more heat. We don't want to make the wrong and expensive choice! Is there a professional designation to look for? Remediating a mold problem in a basement first starts with removing any rotten or moldy materials such as framing lumber and insul...

...basement wall then anything behind the vapour barrier will also stay wet. Learn more on this page –  Why basements are moldy and how to prevent mold when building and renovating basements. If you assume the basement wall is wet and build accordingly, you can avoid mold issues. See our best practices for basement constr...