basement humidity

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Moderator Post (s) for this thread: > Humidex by Billhart on 08/10/2007

when air is cooled and no moisture is added or removed the relative humidity levels increase.

As the air in a basement is naturally cooler thanthe upstairs the RH will be higher and in some case even get condensation on the foundation.

I like a system where sheetfoam is glued directly to the foundation walls and and then stud or furing stripps installed and then a finish surface.

http://www.buildingscienceconsulting.com/resources/foundations/default.htm