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I have been corresponding with ketchen via email. He seems to think his issue may be due to attic ventilation. He is going to block the vents for the colder month...
I have been corresponding with ketchen via email. He seems to think his issue may be due to attic ventilation. He is going to block the vents for the colder month...
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answersTo be honest, I do not like an product that forms a cavity which will allow mold growth. There are two different schools of thought in regards to those types of f...
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answersI am not a roofing expert, but I always thought you use the baffles in combination with a ridge vent.
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answersIt is always best to apply any of the products to a clean, dry surface. However, you can dry the area using a propane torch, heat gun and sometimes a hair dryer w...
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answersMike, until you know the source of the moisture, you cannot determine if any product will work.
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answersThere are so many factors that is it very difficult to make a recommendation without seeing the area. You can try to plug the holes with some type of hydrauli...
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answersYou may reach me at kingvolcano@aol.com. I will give you my phone number.
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answersIn your first post you stated the floor was dry and water was not coming from the floor. So, I am confused. Did you check the moisture levels of the floor with a ...
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answersI experience this all the time. Contractors with absolutely no formal training addressing mold issues. Bleach is usually not 100% effective on porous surfaces...
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answersThere has to be a reason for the humidity. Where is the moisture coming from? Are you sure the humidity is at 90%...that is insanely high. What are you using ...
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answersWhen it comes to humidity, you would be best to have the levels below 50% to avoid mold growth and structural rot. Winter air is by nature not humid, so the pr...
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answersIs there a problem that needs to be addressed?
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answersAt one point there had to to be water or high humidity issue in the house in order for mold to grow. Unless you know where or how the water/moisture was intro...
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answersIf the natural water table is high, there is not much you can do about it.
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answersUnless the profile of the tile is exaggerated where it will show through the padding and carpet, I don't think you need to skim coat. Depending on the thicknes...
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answersLeveling involves a specially designed cementitious product that dries quickly and is sandable. You mix the product with water or a bonding agent, sometimes both....
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answersIt could be a number of things, however the two most common substances that are white and fuzzy are Efflorescence and Mold/Hyphae. Put on a latex glove and touch ...
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answersCertain types of molds can and will eat away wooden structures over time. Certain molds are more aggressive and if the conditions are conducive to continued growt...
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