With the onset of the cold season, almost every person who has a cellar, basement or garage at home is faced with the problem of moisture in these rooms. Dampness is a common problem in the household, which must be dealt with at an early stage.
How to get rid of high humidity in the cellar and basement?
It is not worth starting the process of dampness formation in the cellar, basement and garage. In the future, this can lead to blackening of wooden structures and the appearance of rust on metal structures. The crop will also be damaged. Vegetables in a damp room cannot stay for a long time. They begin the process of decay, and eating such products is dangerous to health.
Most often, dampness is formed in basements and semi-basements for household purposes due to high humidity. This is facilitated by capillarity, in which water droplets pass through cracks in the walls and floor of the basement. When they evaporate, the humidity of the air increases significantly.
Having noticed dampness in the cellar, it is necessary to take a number of measures to eliminate it. Dealing with this problem will be simple if you use clear methods to eliminate and further prevent the appearance of dampness.
Using a hydro barrier
The hydrobarrier is a durable polyethylene film, which is laid on the cellar floor. It is necessary to lay it on a flat prepared surface, laying a layer of clay on top. Clay must be gently trampled with your feet so as not to dislodge the film. Clay will help to dry the air, and the film, folded in two layers, will prevent subsequent penetration of moisture. This method will help to get rid of dampness in the cellar for a long time.
improve ventilation
Poor ventilation of the cellar or garage is the main cause of condensation, which leads to dampness. Improving ventilation will help reduce humidity and stop the growth of mold and mildew.
For better natural ventilation, it is necessary to insulate the exhaust pipe. This is done so that the heated air passing through it does not create condensate. Drops of water freeze, creating a cork of ice. The cork prevents the passage of air, and the pipe cannot perform its functions. Simple warming will help to avoid this situation.
Ensuring air exchange
Two pipes are installed in the basement or cellar. They should be located at different ends of the room. Cold air from the street enters one pipe. Warm air from the room exits into another pipe. Good ventilation, which this method provides, will help to get rid of dampness.
Using the brazier
One of the most common folk ways to combat dampness. It will help to remove it for a long time, without spending a lot of effort and money. One of the easiest to use. To begin with, it is advisable to disinfect the room, remove the boxes with vegetables. Then the brazier is lit. It warms the cellar, damp air is brought out, and the room is dried.
Use of lime
Quicklime can be sprinkled on the floor in the basement with a layer of approximately 1 cm. Lime will absorb moisture and dry out the room. Having used it once, it remains only to dispose of the lime after application.
The lime slaking process also helps to get rid of mold and mildew. Vapors of lime tend to destroy bacteria and microbes. You need to take a container, fill it with lime and pour water. No need to stir, so the process of steam release will proceed gradually. Using this method, you must protect your health and leave the room. Later - carefully ventilate the air in the cellar or basement. Should be done in multiple passes.
How to get rid of dampness in the garage?
The increased humidity of the garage is an urgent problem for many motorists. In this case, dampness harms not only the room, but also the car. In order to ensure the good operation of the vehicle, it must be stored in a dry place, protected from moisture.
Dampness in a car storage room not only causes the bumper to rust, but also releases toxic chemicals. Inhalation of such fumes can lead to future health problems. To get rid of these problems, a number of measures are needed:
Organization of natural ventilation
In the hardware store, select ventilation pipes and install them at two ends of the building in the same way as in the case of the cellar. It is desirable that the exhaust pipe is 1.4 meters above the surface of the garage
