Mold can grow practically in any space in the house, but it is often the basement where we really notice it. In fact, we associate basements with a certain smell, and we accept it as normal. The truth is that this smell, which originates from mold, can be eliminated with a high-quality design of the house. The key is to allow the walls to be completely dry, which requires any moisture to be eliminated. This does not happen when builders rush to finish the job, without fully understanding the consequences.
Key Takeaways:
- Basements that use wall materials meant for above grade are literally inviting mold to enter.
- Uninsulated concrete pulls moisture from its surrounding area and distributes it into your home.
- The key for a moisture-proof basement is to use a polyethylene vapour barrier outside the concrete, thereby blocking its wicking action.
“Even if basement foundations were allowed to dry completely before interior finishing started and they included all the necessary waterproof membranes on the exterior, interior insulation means the temperature of the concrete will be determined by the temperature of the ground or air outside.”
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