Solutions to basement humidity problems 8 Articles

by Rachelle de Bretagne

Basement humidity levels can be high for a number of reasons, and establishing those reasons is important before you can tackle the cause. Covering up the damp doesn't work, because it's a little like attempting to hide th...read more

by Michelle Sprecher

People who fight with frizzy hair hate the high humidity outside. Even worse, is having a humidity problem in your basement, which can lead to serious health problems that you can not cover up with a scarf or taming cream...read more

by Lorraine Giantonio

Basements with humidity problems can be resolved. Some of them are more costly than others. I have lived in homes with full basements and no humidity issues at all. These basements can be renovated to be very livable sp...read more

by Richard Serra

Several solutions come to mind for both humidity and water problems, and each are pretty much the same for both. If your water table is high, then a sump pump is needed so as to keep the water from reaching the floor of y...read more

by Brian Keith Compton

Depending on where you live, the severity of moisture in your basement can fluctuate. We live in Wisconsin and do very little during the dry winters, as long as our sump pump is at the ready to work 24-7. A basement nee...read more

by John Bowie

This can be a right pain in the posterior particularly if you living a basement flat or are renting one out to residents. The humidity can effect any number of things not least of all your health particularly in winter. Th...read more

by Kloulessblond

Basement humidity has a number of simple and economical solutions: To prevent the problem- Run a dehumidifier. Extend downspouts so rainwater runs several feet away from your foundation. Avoid planting or mulching ag...read more

by Jeff

Humidity in a basement is a never ending battle that a lot of people deal with every day. The type of foundation, floor, and ventilation are the three key factors of humidity levels. Due to basements being below ground...read more