Yeah, I've definately thought about installing a fan down there. Thing is, I read some info. and it seems to suggest the humidity in the basement will just follow the outside level of humidity, best case, with exterior ventilation. I've always heard good ventilation was critical, but these "full-encapsulation" companies claim the humidity level can be kept much lower if everything is covered with the plastic, including the vents! I've really no clue, just know I've got to keep it very dry somehow and kill the mold that came in on the I-joists. I've seen some discussion on Concrobium spray; has anybody had any luck with this? Supposedly it kills mold and retards future growth.
Last edited by dakota blues; 07/20/08.
