Wet Basement, Radon, Musty Odor, Mold and Mildew?
You are not alone! Basements are the No. 1 complaint of homeowners: over 60% of homes have a wet basement one in 3 homes have some molds and mildew, while over 2% have the toxic “black mold” • one in 6 homes have an elevated level of the cancer-causing radon gas. Most basements start leaking water within 10 or 15 years. Efflorescence (“white powder”) or musty odors are the telltale signs of an incipient moisture problem. Finishing the basement traps water vapor seeping through the concrete, which causes molds and musty odors in many basements. Rising basement air then spreads molds and radon gas through the house. Protect your concrete against deterioration before it starts leaking! And definitely, protect your basement remodeling investment by first sealing the walls and floor against water and vapor, molds, and radon.
