How to get rid of humid basements

Humid basements are very common and can be hard to control if you don't address the situation swiftly. Humid basements can be caused by several different variables. The most common is moisture. Moisture can come from many sources, rain and groundwater leaking inside, interior moisture sources, and air leakage through foundation cracks can cause moisture and humidity.  The odor from a very humid basement is very noticeable and unpleasant and also can lead to mold and other airborne bacterial problems. There are a couple of ways you can get rid of the humidity in your basement.  First, you would want to learn how humid your basement is. A hygrometer can determine a healthy level of humidity as well as you, yourself, noticing condensation on walls and windows. Next, there are a couple of options to control and eliminate humidity. You can purchase a dehumidifier depending on the size of your basement will determine how powerful or how many dehumidifiers you may need. Although simple, keeping windows and doors shut can greatly improve the humidity in your basement. You can also install a ventilation system. By doing this you can filter in healthy outside air instead of the unhealthy indoor air that has been circulating throughout your basement. One more way to limit and eliminate humidity is to fully insulate your basement. This can prevent the warmer air and water vapor from entering through cracks in the foundation in your basement. There are many solutions to limit and eliminate humid basements and moisture in your basement. At the first signs of humidity, it is very important to find the source and act on it. Bill Simone's Healthy Basement System's are your go-to professionals to address all your basement needs.