Basement Moisture Control - Basement Mold & Mildew Problems
We carry a good selection of products to help you control basement
moisture and basement mold & mildew problems.
Our products can cover as little as 10 sq.ft. up to 500 sq.ft.
quickly and effectively.
If you have a moisture problem or a musty odor in your basement,
consider our three step process to help eliminate the moisture and
the mold & mildew associated with it.
Step 1: Consider HOW the moisture is getting into your basement
and focus on trying to prevent moisture from entering your living
areas. Consider WHERE your downspoats are draining and make sure they
are draining away from your house at least 10 feet from any part of
your foundation. If you have underground drainage, make sure it's
not blocked with debris. You may need to have a professional drainage
expert examine your system. The key thing is making sure the water
is draining away from your house and not into it! If you notice damp
spots outside that remain soggy on the side of your house, consider
installing additional drainage to help elminate water from this area.
Water left standing will find the least resistant path. Some additional
information regarding the extension
of downspouts can be found here.
Step 2: After you've determined WHERE the moisture is coming
from, it's now time to eradicate it from your living areas. We carry
two products that can help you. Dri-Z-Air products are designed
for small enclosed spaces and are non-electric dehumidifiers. Each
unit covers a 10 X 10 area. For larger areas, we reccomend the Goldenrod
Dehumidifier line. Goldenrods are electric but require no maintenance
and the largest unit can cover approximately 500 cubic feet. These
are great to basement moisture control because they work all year
long. Goldenrods are different than any other dehumidifier on the
market and require no maintenance once they are setup and plugged
in. They warm the air just enough to push the moisture out of the
living area. You can find Goldenrod & Dri-Z-Air products online
at our webstore. Click
here to goto our online ordering site. The next step is to determine
the square footage of the area you wish to dehumidify.
Step 3: Once you've determined the sqaure footage of the
area you wish to dehumidify, consider the following:
1. Dri-Z-Air units are great for small enclosed spaces. Examples:
Closets, small store rooms, crawlspaces, areas WITHOUT electricity,
garages & attics. If you have several rooms in your basement,
consider purchasing 2-3 units per room, depending upon the square
footage. Each unit covers a 10 x 10 area.
2. For larger areas, consider purchasing a Goldenrod Dehumidifier.
We carry various sizes which cover as little as 200 cubic feet all
the way up to 500 cubic feet. These are excellent for year around
coverage and NO maintenance.
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regarding these products and basement moisture control.
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