Why Your Basement Still Feels Damp–Even After Waterproofing
Even a basement without visible water can still have more moisture in the air than it should. Concrete walls and floors are porous, letting moisture from the surrounding soil slowly pass through as water vapor. That's why a basement can still feel damp or smell musty even when the drainage system and sump pump are doing exactly what they should.
Basement waterproofing and dehumidification address two different problems. Waterproofing captures and removes liquid water, while a dehumidifier handles moisture in the air. Keeping indoor humidity below 60% (ideally between 30% and 50%) helps deliver a drier, more comfortable basement.
Symptoms
Signs Your Basement Needs a Dehumidifier
Basements than the rest of the home. But when that humidity , you may that there's .
Common signs include:
- Condensation on walls, windows or pipes
- Humidity readings above 60%
- Rust on tools, appliances or HVAC equipment
- on basement walls
Because air , controlling basement humidity can also help throughout your home.
Our Basement Dehumidifier Solution
For damp, musty or humid basements
Whole-Home Humidity Control
Unlike a portable dehumidifier, our system is designed specifically for long-term basement humidity control. It pulls damp air into the system, pulls out excess moisture, filters the air and circulates drier air back throughout the basement.
The system is professionally sized for your space and empties automatically into your waterproofing system or another designated drain. There’s no bucket to empty and no wondering when to turn it on. A built-in humidistat monitors moisture levels and turns the system on automatically as needed.
Why A Store-Bought Dehumidifier May Not Be Enough
Portable dehumidifiers , but controlling humidity across an entire basement is . .
What To Expect
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