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We just bought this home and want to take any steps necessary to prevent any damage (any further damage) arising from moisture.
First thing I did was divert some of the downspouts away from the house, they were all pretty much just falling straight to the ground.
Second step was to put a dehumidifier in the basement and turn a fan on to circulate the air a bit.. I'm hoping this is only a temporary thing as the electricity adds up I'm sure.
Here's the basement:
and the crawlspace accessible via a door in the dining room...
sorry to post so many pictures! but i think it's easier just to show you what i'm working with.
the moisture in the wood ranges generally from 5-20%, with the humidity generally in the range of 45-65 in the basement. with so many sister joists and a couple of support poles already, I want to do everything i can to prevent further failure of the foundation.
i've heard varying opinions on ventilation with outside air, and because the humidity seems to be around 70% in central ohio, I'm thinking that it would only worsen the problem.
of course, i'm open to all opinions, and thanks!
First thing I did was divert some of the downspouts away from the house, they were all pretty much just falling straight to the ground.

Second step was to put a dehumidifier in the basement and turn a fan on to circulate the air a bit.. I'm hoping this is only a temporary thing as the electricity adds up I'm sure.
Here's the basement:




and the crawlspace accessible via a door in the dining room...

sorry to post so many pictures! but i think it's easier just to show you what i'm working with.
the moisture in the wood ranges generally from 5-20%, with the humidity generally in the range of 45-65 in the basement. with so many sister joists and a couple of support poles already, I want to do everything i can to prevent further failure of the foundation.
i've heard varying opinions on ventilation with outside air, and because the humidity seems to be around 70% in central ohio, I'm thinking that it would only worsen the problem.
of course, i'm open to all opinions, and thanks!