What does it mean if water seeps through the basement walls?
Water on basement walls can be a serious problem, creating mold and rotting wood and providing a hospitable environment for pests like termites. It may be coming from inside the house as condensation or outside as seepage. There are remedies for both and an easy way to tell the difference.IdentificationTape a small piece of plastic to the wall where you notice water, taking care that the underside of the tape is completely sealed. Check after a day of so. If the top of the plastic is wet, it is condensation from water already present in the room. If the underside is wet, then water is seeping in from the outside.Internal MoistureLeaky plumbing, basement showers, dryer vents, air conditioners and clotheslines produce moisture that can collect on walls. Water can also back up through drains connected to municipal water or sewage systems. If none of these is the problem, then it may be inadequate ventilation, which can be corrected by opening windows, providing ducting to the outside or b
