Thread: vapor barrier
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Old 11-05-2004, 09:00 AM   #5 (permalink)
slandsman01
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This is kind of a basement problem so I thought it would fit in here. My house was built in 1985. The previous owner finished off the basement themselves. There does appear to be a vapor, but when I removed the ceiling tiles I noticed the wiring for the lights were exposed. Plus, there is no ventilation in the basement. So, air is trapped. Needless to say, the carpet has a strong mold/musty smell. So, I am going to rip out all of the carpet this winter. If the smell or problem persist I am going to start tearing down the finished part of the basement. My question is how do I deal with the electrical outlet in the wall with regard to tearing the walls down? Plus, I will take any advice you have with regard to this little project.
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