Liquid water from rain or ground water.
Moisture at concrete wall in the basement.
Rainwater melting snow or groundwater can saturate the soil around your foundation and leak in.
The pores of the concrete cracks in the floors and walls.
It s actually a fairly common issue.
In most modern construction interior walls tend to use a surface layer of gypsum a k a.
What constitutes a safe level of moisture in a wall will change depending on what the wall is made of.
Exterior humid air that enters the basement and condenses on cooler surfaces.
In fact there are numerous ways in which moisture can present itself in your basement.
Interior moisture sources such as humidifiers unvented clothes dryers bathrooms and cooking as well as the moisture in concrete after construction.
Moisture issues from breathing porous concrete wall and basement condensation will kill it in no time.
The most common ways in which moisture can enter into poured concrete basement include.
You need framing studs to screw the drywall to.
So essentially that means you put the framing without touching the concrete or have a moisture barrier layer in between.
Water trickling out of the walls.
The signs of basement moisture may not be as obvious as a puddle of water on the floor.
There are just three sources of moisture.
If dry the moisture is originating elsewhere in the basement most likely from a basement shower easily remedied by installing a vent fan in the bathroom to direct steam outdoors.
Drywall because it s a relatively inexpensive lightweight and long lasting material that s easy to work with.
The exposed concrete in most unfinished basements can experience condensation which people often mistake for water seeping through the walls.
Before framing the walls of your basement install a moisture barrier to prevent water and moisture from entering the wall cavity.
Here s a quick list of a few things to look for.
Water can leak through cracks or it can penetrate porous concrete or masonry walls in the form of water vapor.
Saturated base of concrete walls a ring of dampness condensation on the walls and floor.
To figure out what s causing the problem tape aluminum foil to your basement wall and inspect it a few days later.