Hello everyone,
Our new build has a basement constructed as a waterproof concrete shell ("white tank"). It has been underground for a year now and appears to be sealed and dry. It is essentially in a shell condition since we plan to paint and install the flooring later.
I get the impression that there is a slight musty smell, but I don’t feel it is caused by abnormal moisture. Could the smell simply come from the unfinished structure and screed floor? Or does this kind of shell stage have to be completely odor-free? What do you think? Thanks and best regards, franzl2000
Our new build has a basement constructed as a waterproof concrete shell ("white tank"). It has been underground for a year now and appears to be sealed and dry. It is essentially in a shell condition since we plan to paint and install the flooring later.
I get the impression that there is a slight musty smell, but I don’t feel it is caused by abnormal moisture. Could the smell simply come from the unfinished structure and screed floor? Or does this kind of shell stage have to be completely odor-free? What do you think? Thanks and best regards, franzl2000
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franzl20002 Jun 2017 06:42For me, airing out means fully opening the windows about three times a day for around 15-20 minutes, then closing them again, while being very careful when using the tilt position.
We also used heaters in the basement to help dry it, but the masonry may still contain some residual moisture...
Yesterday, a friend who has built three houses himself visited us. He said the smell was completely normal for a basement in the screed/concrete/cement stage. He was familiar with this smell from his own houses, and there were no cases of mold.
Of course, 100% certainty requires an inspection and measurement by a professional.
Thank you very much for all your responses!
Best regards,
franzl2000
We also used heaters in the basement to help dry it, but the masonry may still contain some residual moisture...
Yesterday, a friend who has built three houses himself visited us. He said the smell was completely normal for a basement in the screed/concrete/cement stage. He was familiar with this smell from his own houses, and there were no cases of mold.
Of course, 100% certainty requires an inspection and measurement by a professional.
Thank you very much for all your responses!
Best regards,
franzl2000
In summer, it is generally difficult to remove moisture from the basement because the absolute humidity in warm air is significantly higher. Drying by ventilation works best when it is freezing outside.
A house stores several thousand liters of water. This naturally takes time. Concrete cures chemically and then dries out slowly. So, don’t worry, especially if your acquaintance is already familiar with this.
A house stores several thousand liters of water. This naturally takes time. Concrete cures chemically and then dries out slowly. So, don’t worry, especially if your acquaintance is already familiar with this.
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