Water Damage / Discussions

why do I have mold on my wooden floor and how do i fix it?

Hi there, sorry I wasn't able to find a proper device / section in this forum but looks like I have some issues with the wooden floor in my bedroom. Looks like it's mold. Please help with some suggestions  For mold to form, it needs moisture. To deal with a mold issue you first need to find and fix the problem, which i...

Posted by Roman Petruchyk April 25, 2023 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

What is the best way to Insulate a basement and floor joists that are embedded into the concrete?

...water issues and I've opened up the walls where I found some mould to see that the previous owners installed batt insulation directly onto the concrete wall and didnt have a vapour barrier. I've also noticed my joists are embeded into the wall. How would I properly insulate my basement wall and the embeded floor joists...

Posted by David Pereira April 28, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

Is Condensation on Windows a bad sign?

Since the recent cold snap our double glazed windows are running with water, every morning it's all over the window sills, running down the wall - in the bathroom it's even making a puddle on the floor tiles. Now I noticed the seals at the bottom of our windows are starting to get what looks like a black mold - should ...

Posted by Greg Olmstead Dec. 12, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 response