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old house smells yucky


Posted by Grasshopper on June 24th, 2003 11:21 AM
In reply to old house smells yucky continued...very long and detailed by chuck on June 23rd, 2003 09:24 AM [Go to top of thread]

Plastic on the earth, no vents to the outside unless in a arrid climate, and monitor the %RH. If its +60% RH, dehumidifiy to 50%RH to prevent old wood smell. Damp outside air makes the crawlspace grow mold and smell like old wood. Check out buildingscience.com and U of IL, Bill Rose

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