![]() When I insulated the walls, I didn't bring the insulated, studded wall all the way to the floor. Even though the basement is well-insulated, after a good rainfall I tend to get moisture where the concrete slab (floor) meets the basement walls. If we get a good soaking, the humidity level will get up to 60-70% in the basement. I turned on the dehumidifier yesterday morning but it showed 40% humidity on the readout so I turned it off. It's been 30C for the past few days but today we're getting some wet weather coming in off the Pacific. ![]() As I type this, I can hear the thunder rumbling outside and it's starting to rain. Mind is on wheels and has a capacity of a gallon/four litres more or less. I grew up in Newfoundland so I'm quite familiar with humidity problems. ![]() We've had wet springs and early summers for the past several years and excessive humidity can be a problem.I keep my guitars and saxophones in my 'man cave' in the basement. In fact, it's bone dry here in winter and I have to use a humidifier on the main floor and in the basement. Out here on the prairies, the humidity is generally very low so oxidation is not a problem.
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