Preventing mold in basements / Discussions

...in it through a window well. We took care of grading and sealing up window etc but I saw the builder put a plastic vapor barrier that is already moldy after a few months. Putting vapor barriers on basement walls almost always does more harm than good by trapping moisture and causing mold. First I would suggest you see ...

...indows open and dehumidifyer on. The walls do not sweat.. The humidity in summer is rarely below 80. I am in Northern VT and the temp now is 58 in the basement and humid 63. I have not seen any mold yet. Spray foam out - toxic. So are some rigid foam boards. Family very concerned. You mention a new type of friendly boa...