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
