Dealing With a Condensation Problem

Every home or building gets condensation, especially in the climate around Toronto & the GTA, but not everyone has condensation problems.

Condensation, or the water droplets that appear on cold surfaces in warm rooms, is the result of water vapour in the air cooling to the point that the vapour molecules slow down and “condense” together to form water droplets.

Common Places in the Home Where Condensation Forms

Condensation occurs anywhere that the conditions allow. In the atmosphere, condensation forms clouds and falls as rain. So condensation does not need a surface on which to form. But the conditions for rain do not occur indoors, so condensation is only found on surfaces in our homes and business buildings, especially solid surfaces, like glass, porcelain or masonry, that do not absorb the moisture.

  • Drink Glasses – Condensation is often the culprit when the glass we’re drinking from leaves a ring on the table
  • Windows – Condensation will form on the inside of windows in winter and, while not as common, will form on the outside of windows in summer
  • Walls – Poorly insulated walls will often get condensation in winter, but basement walls are liable to get condensation year-round.

Why Basement Walls Can Cause a Condensation Problem

Basement and foundation walls are surrounded by earth that is cooler than the air inside the building, so condensation is always a possibility in basements.

A condensation problem occurs when nothing has been done to stop the condensation from happening and there’s no way for the moisture to evaporate or escape.

Then you have the potential for all the problems associated with standing moisture in your basement:

  • Mold & Mildew – Form in dark, damp places and can cause breathing and health issues. Mold and mildew can also be the source of unpleasant, musty odours throughout the building
  • Wood Rot – Damp wood attracts bacteria and mold that feed of the wood fibers, eventually the wood will weaken
  • Rust – On metal building structure components or furnishings
  • High Humidity – In your basement and the rest of your building, making it a less comfortable place to be

How to Get Rid of Your Condensation Problems

The short answer is to waterproof your home. The basement waterproofing experts at Clarke Basement Systems will create a guaranteed solution specifically for your home or commercial building.

Clarke’s qualified waterproofing professionals will ensure your basement is waterproofed right the first time – because you don’t want to do it a second time.

When you choose Clarke Basement Systems you enjoy the peace of mind of knowing you have chosen a reliable name in basement waterproofing:

  • Certified waterproofing experts
  • A member of the Basement Systems Inc. worldwide network of authorized dealers
  • Our work is backed by the transferable National Basement Systems Warranty

Take advantage of Clarke Basement Systems’ free site inspection and estimate and eliminate the condensation problems in your building. Contact Clarke Basement Systems today.

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