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ᐅ Basement Wall – What Needs to Be Done Here?

Created on: 6 Oct 2024 13:22
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Thentrue6 Oct 2024 13:22
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Can someone explain what is going on with our basement wall? What should be done to fix the issue?

The entrance stairs are on the outside. The house was built in 1954, so I’m not sure if there is any drainage system. We measured the moisture levels, and it is completely dry. The device shows 1-2%.
Basement hallway with red abstract painting on the wall, damp spots and mold at the bottom, stairs on the right.
Stair area with light tiles, damp patches on the lower wall, and a dark floor mat on the ground
Beige textured wall with dark dirt and mold stains at the bottom above the tiles.
Close-up of a rough, brownish plaster surface with stains and lines.
Wall with rough, uneven plaster, stains and lines; tiled floor at the bottom.
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ypg6 Oct 2024 15:56
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Thentrue schrieb:

Can someone explain what is happening to our basement wall?

It seems to be damp from the bottom. The moisture is rising upwards.
Thentrue schrieb:

What should be done to fix the problem?

You need to find the cause of it.
Thentrue schrieb:

There is an entrance staircase on the outside.

Then show the outside corner. Usually, a sump has formed there because the drain is clogged due to lack of maintenance.