Water in my unfinished basement walls that are above ground level.

Posted by on February 19, 2007, 1:18 pm

I have a Three-year-old semi that has had no water problems that I
have know about,
But I have come across water on an out side wall of my basement that
is above ground. I am talking about the whole wall. About the length
of my house. 50'
I was pulling some insulation out to do some electrical when I noticed
a wet spot.
When I pulled the insulation back it was stuck to the wall wet and in
some spots there was frost. How is this possible and what should I
look for.

I have called the town and they are coming over to look at it, but I
like to get more than one opinion on any building issues.

Thanks for your time Daniel (Kingsville ON.)

Posted by Michael Bulatovich on February 19, 2007, 5:05 pm

>I have a Three-year-old semi that has had no water problems that I
> have know about,
> But I have come across water on an out side wall of my basement that
> is above ground. I am talking about the whole wall. About the length
> of my house. 50'
> I was pulling some insulation out to do some electrical when I noticed
> a wet spot.
> When I pulled the insulation back it was stuck to the wall wet and in
> some spots there was frost. How is this possible and what should I
> look for.
> I have called the town and they are coming over to look at it, but I
> like to get more than one opinion on any building issues.
> Thanks for your time Daniel (Kingsville ON.)

Daniel, you're forgetting that we aren't there with you. Your description
leaves out so much that all you can expect are *wild* guesses. Best post
some pictures somehow.
--

MichaelB
www.michaelbulatovich.ca

Posted by marson on February 19, 2007, 6:59 pm

> >I have a Three-year-old semi that has had no water problems that I
> > have know about,
> > But I have come across water on an out side wall of my basement that
> > is above ground. I am talking about the whole wall. About the length
> > of my house. 50'
> > I was pulling some insulation out to do some electrical when I noticed
> > a wet spot.
> > When I pulled the insulation back it was stuck to the wall wet and in
> > some spots there was frost. How is this possible and what should I
> > look for.
> > I have called the town and they are coming over to look at it, but I
> > like to get more than one opinion on any building issues.
> > Thanks for your time Daniel (Kingsville ON.)

Sounds likely to be a condensation problem. As michael, said, you
need to provide more details. What is the wall made of? concrete
with a wall framed in front of it? Plywood and studs? How were you
able to pull insulation out--is it drywalled?

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