HouseWorks: Covering the basement windows

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House Works: Covering the basement windows

What can I do to get rid of a musty smell in my basement? My basement is on bedrock and some areas of the wooden floor have moist spaces underneath where the rock drops away. There are no windows to open.Basements with bedrock showing through tend to have moisture and humidity challenges. That’s because bedrock is typically cold enough that it triggers condensation when warm, moist basement air comes in contact with the stone during summer.

Have you considered creating some kind of openable windows/vents in both the basement and the crawlspace areas? This morning, for instance, where I live, the air is cool and fairly dry. This is a perfect day for getting fresh air down into the basement to dry things out without the need to run the dehumidifier.

 

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