Moisture control in basements begins with proper protection from liquid moisture such as from rain and wet soil.
How to stop condensation on concrete walls.
The second cause of concrete sweating is sub surface moisture.
The sealant will insulate the inner walls and will prevent moisture from accumulating inside your home.
Some condensation is harmless even normal.
Start by drying off a section of your basement wall about a foot square then cut a piece of aluminum cooking foil just a little smaller in size.
Fortunately you can get rid of excess condensation on your walls and control excess moisture in your home.
The most common cause of condensation on your walls is excess moisture inside your home.
Determine if the water on your basement walls is from condensation or migrating in through the foundation wall.
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The exposed concrete in most unfinished basements can experience condensation which people often mistake for water seeping through the walls.
In order to stop concrete sweating caused by condensation you need to either warm up the concrete or cool down the air temperature.
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Sealers can reduce the absorption of water on the surface but they can t stop condensation from forming.
But excess condensation can lead to a host of problems.
Sealers can t stop condensation.
The above tips will help prevent a condensation problem from developing within your property.
If you re not sure of the cause of a damp patch on a wall try the foil test.
This is particularly useful on the outer walls surrounding a basement.
Dry the wall surface with a fan heater then tape some kitchen foil tightly over the affected.
However if your condensation problem has already escalated into a severe black mould problem then you might want to visit our condensation shop.
The water comes from introducing warm moist air to the earth cooled surface of the concrete.