04-30-2009, 10:50 PM
potthole Wrote:Titan! Wrote:potthole Wrote:Wishing this damn rain would stop and go away for more than a day or two. Found a damp spot on the floor in the basement a couple days ago, and I'm really not wanting to have to deal with some sort of major water issue.
Just throw a patch of carpet over it
Heh, if only it were so simple. Carpet is the big reason I'm hoping to prevent any further dampness. This area of the basement is finished, and I really don't want to have to deal with mold in/under the carpet/pad.
When I got home from work I was happy to see that things don't feel like they've gotten worse at all. I've been running a big box fan for the past day, blowing over the damp area, so hopefully that'll help it all dry out PDQ.
Is this the appropriate time for an "I told you so"? Just checking..... When you are ready to hang gutters let me know. It might help some of the problem. Also, forget the box fan, time to go to a big box store and buy a dehumidifier. They are realatively cheap and will make a huge difference. I've had mine running for a few days now. GO DO IT!
I'm so goth, I shit bats.