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The Humidex unit will control humidity while venting air out. I installed a Humidex unit because I wanted the ability to set the unit to run when t...
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about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Ventilation Option
I install Humidex units in basements with excellent results. I even have on in my own home. The do not consume much electricity and the noise i...
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Advice
Hydrostatic pressure is more related to ground water levels on the basement floor. While you could have hydrostatic pressure on the wall, it is som...
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Venitlation
Any ventilation up there will help dry the attic. Air movement will wick moisture from surfaces. Running a dehumidifier is expensive and you wo...
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Maybe?
Without seeing the area, it is difficult to give you advice. However, you can anchor the studs above "baseboard" so it does not interfere with the ...
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Measure
Check online for a site that specializes in these doors. They may be able to match up the spring using the existing measurements. You can also meas...
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Engineer
There are a lot of factors to consider. You would be best to hire an engineer for consultation.
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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No
Basements in old homes were not designed to be living space. Since my business involves mold issues, almost every week I am called to inspect a con...
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Pics?
If you could post a few pics, I may be able to help you. If you live in the Boston area, I would be happy to take a look.
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Hope This Helps
Without seeing the problem, it is difficult to give you an answer. However, I have run into problems like yours here in Boston and was able to reme...
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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Boston, Ma
Sorry, I am in the Boston, MA area. I try to help people in my area w/o a fee, and wish I could help you. Best of luck and let us know how you prog...
about 4 years by KingVolcano
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A lot of work
Without seeing the job and taking measurements, it is impossible for me to help you. An estimate on a job that size would require a bit of office t...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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Good Thinking
I always advise my clients against turning their basement into a workout area. Obvious concerns are exposure to fiberglass, but you should also hav...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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Insulation
Without knowing the dynamics of the foundation, it is difficult to make any suggestions. Any method that will not trap moisture is better than one ...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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Smell
I used Foster's primer and paint once and would never use it again. I used it on new construction and had to perform high concentration ozone satur...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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Wall First
Use mold resistant drywall.
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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cross contamination
I'm not sure what you meant regarding the mirror. Was it the frame or the actual glass? Mold spores must be in the area. I was just talking wit...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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hmm
Well, the baseboard I had in mind probably would not work. Johnsonite make a removable vinyl baseboard that we use in a lot of floor prone areas. O...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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Most Likely
Without lab tests I cannot confirm, but I can state from past experience it seems like mold. The last time I came across that type of mold, it was ...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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Baseboard
If you could provide a picture of the area, I maybe able to help. I install specialty baseboard in basements all the time. I'm sure we can figure s...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
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