Airborne Moisture and Condensation

​Airborne Moisture and Condensation in The Home
By Pierre Mouchette | Real Property Experts LLC

​Musty odors usually accompany airborne moisture and condensation on cold surfaces.  Research has documented ‘as much as 15 gallons per day of water vapor entering a basement space via vapor transmission through unsealed walls, floors, cracks, and openings and by evaporation from wet surfaces.

​Yes, water vapor can wreak mayhem in homes!

• mold
• structural issues
• bugs, spiders, etc.
• health issues

How do we handle water vapor in the rest of our homes?

• In the bathrooms, we vent it to the outside.
• In the kitchen, we vent it to the outside.
• Our clothes dryer, we vent it to the outside.

You can also ventilate the basement and crawlspace to:

• Reduce mold, mildew, allergens.
• Control humidity, dampness.
• Remove musty odors.
• Improve overall indoor air quality.