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Posted by grasshopper on June 9th, 2003 11:05 AM
In reply to mold by E Vardy on June 8th, 2003 08:47 AM [Go to top of thread]

In addition to water intrusion high basement relative humidity causes condensation on the cool concrete floor and walls behind insulation or under carpeting. Check with a %RH meter, if the %RH is above 60%, there is potiential for mold. Keep finished basement below 50% RH to avoid mold problems.

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  • mold by E Vardy  6/8/03 08:47 AM

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