The Problem The primary challenge in converting underground areas into useful spaces is how to deal with moisture; how to keep water out from the building without causing long-term damages to the building fabric. Typical basement problems The main moisture…
Due to their importance, salts have already been mentioned several times in previous sections. We mentioned them when we looked at the key differences between sweet and saline water wetting. We discussed the role of salts as a moisture barrier…
Drying out basements and cellars is a more complex task than drying out freestanding walls. The main difference between underground and free-standing (above ground level) walls is the presence of sideways penetrating damp as some external walls are in direct…