Wet Crawlspace Solutions
To the Editor:
I would like to comment on the
answer to the question of "Insulating
Wet Basements" in On The House,
2/90. In my opinion, the given solution
corrects only one-half of the problem.
I have been a home inspector in the
western Maine area since 1986 and
involved in the housing field since
1977. I have seen many instances
where insulation, which has been
installed exactly as Mr. Spies recommends,
is not only damp, but totally
saturated with moisture. As we all
know, the colder the climate the
greater the chance a building will experience
condensation and moisture-related
problems. As inspectors, builders,
and remodelers, we should attempt to
resolve any moisture-related problem
that exists. This not