evan9381 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Is this needed 100%? Its a half basement. Hopefully soon ill be replacing carpet from the shit that was there when i bought the house. Ive noticed when pulling carpet to tuck wires that some of the tackboards are rotten. I can only assume its from moisture seeping thru. Are there good sealers, or other alternatives to look into? Ive got about 300 sq/ft to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Yes you need to seal it. You also need to do the proper prep before sealing it including looking for cracks in the floor which need attention. You can also do the moisture test of taping down a piece of plastic to the concrete and seeing if moisture appears inside. Tackboards being rotten sounds like moisture from the walls. What kind of wall finish is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 AFAIK, i believe its blocks and studded walls/pink insulation and then drywall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 So its a completely finished basement? The question is did they drylok the walls prior to finishing. You only get one shot and if they put anything other than drylok on the walls first the opportunity is lost never to be had again. Are you replacing the baseboards? If so try to see if you can see the sole plate to see if its also rotten. Best case scenario pressure treated lumber was used. Also hope they put a vapor barrier in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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