The water comes from introducing warm moist air to the earth cooled surface of the concrete.
Moisture at concrete wall in the basement.
It s actually a fairly common issue.
Saturated base of concrete walls a ring of dampness condensation on the walls and floor.
Moisture issues from breathing porous concrete wall and basement condensation will kill it in no time.
What constitutes a safe level of moisture in a wall will change depending on what the wall is made of.
Interior moisture sources such as humidifiers unvented clothes dryers bathrooms and cooking as well as the moisture in concrete after construction.
In most modern construction interior walls tend to use a surface layer of gypsum a k a.
Liquid water from rain or ground water.
In fact there are numerous ways in which moisture can present itself in your basement.
The signs of basement moisture may not be as obvious as a puddle of water on the floor.
Here s a quick list of a few things to look for.
If dry the moisture is originating elsewhere in the basement most likely from a basement shower easily remedied by installing a vent fan in the bathroom to direct steam outdoors.
Here are three different types explained.
The most common ways in which moisture can enter into poured concrete basement include.
Water trickling out of the walls.
There are many ways in which moisture can enter into a basement.
You need framing studs to screw the drywall to.
So essentially that means you put the framing without touching the concrete or have a moisture barrier layer in between.
Water can leak through cracks or it can penetrate porous concrete or masonry walls in the form of water vapor.
Exterior humid air that enters the basement and condenses on cooler surfaces.
Drywall because it s a relatively inexpensive lightweight and long lasting material that s easy to work with.
The pores of the concrete cracks in the floors and walls.
The exposed concrete in most unfinished basements can experience condensation which people often mistake for water seeping through the walls.
Before framing the walls of your basement install a moisture barrier to prevent water and moisture from entering the wall cavity.