
19 June 2009 | 2 replies
I also hired Dwyer company to get rid of the moisture, seal-paint the walls that are in direct contact with the ground and install a sump pump.Here is the question.Do I need to disclose to the new renter (Section 8) that in the past, mold was present in the basement?

31 August 2022 | 15 replies
Any wall covering that is attached to the wall where water came in, IS going to be wet behind it (including insulation, if any), and the only proper method of drying it is by removing some/all of the affected area, or using a dehumidifier with tubes inserted between the foundation and the wall covering and high volume fans to quickly (it often actually takes several days to get all of the moisture out) and completely dry all of the materials.

25 August 2016 | 12 replies
i'm going to assume the blocks were filled with insulation which would take care of the moisture coming thru.

12 March 2019 | 15 replies
Has it settled and allowing moisture in the 2' closest?"

1 April 2015 | 4 replies
If the carpet needs to be replaced in the living room or other common areas, I'd recommend a very durable, moisture resistant flooring.
8 January 2015 | 32 replies
There is significant damage to the upper and lower unit on one side and wanted to see if there were any suggestions for water monitoring/sensor systems that can be placed around the house and even in walls to monitor and alert you of moisture in those areas.

22 November 2012 | 18 replies
Also as Bill suggested make sure you have a proper vent fan with exhaust, venting to soffit though is last resort in our area ( north east ) due to sending warm moist air out which gets blown back up into the soffit and creates mold and moisture issues on the underside of roof deck.

5 October 2014 | 8 replies
You may very well need a sump pump, depending on how much moisture.

9 December 2017 | 5 replies
We are replacing the gypsum board and using a fairly expensive system to replace the moisture barrier and insulation.

31 August 2016 | 14 replies
this keeps moisture and wind from coming into the house. you will have a tough time removing and putting anything back. i would recommend trying to treat it.