Help Black Mold!!!!
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08-21-04, 02:02 PM
Help Black Mold!!!!
I finished my basement a few years ago.I replaced windows,put up vapor barrier,seal and patch walls and did everything else I though I was suppose to do.We have had alot of rain lately and noticed a little puddle on the floor by one wall.So I thought maybe the window.I pulled of the window sill and noticed that some sheet rock had black mold.I didnt see water though but did smell mold.How can I tell if the rest of the sheet rock got wet or has mold?Should I rip the rock down and put up paneling on exterior walls?Please help.Thanx in advance for any replies.
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08-23-04, 04:22 PM
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spiikaronie,
It might be best to remove a strip of the drywall about 1 - 2 feet above the floor and see what you have. It's best to sample an area and determine to what extent, how high up, you should replace drywall.
Good Luck!
It might be best to remove a strip of the drywall about 1 - 2 feet above the floor and see what you have. It's best to sample an area and determine to what extent, how high up, you should replace drywall.
Good Luck!
