Hello!
I have a small project rolling in my split-level house built in '78 with drainage needs, namely to move and build a new soundproof wall between the lower living room and storage room (music studio)!
The wall will partly connect to the slab on the ground and the outer wall of "watertight" concrete, which is partially backfilled on the outside (the split-level slope is almost at the height of the external stairs on both sides of the house). Step one in building the wall was to remove the parquet floor up to the new wall position so that I can connect the frame directly to the concrete surface. Under the parquet near the outer wall, it didn't look particularly nice; The parquet was wet near the wall . Surprisingly, I didn't sense any unpleasant smell despite the soaking wet felt paper and parquet floor. I am aware that the house is starting to need drainage as this was noted during the inspection. Now, at least the concrete floor is exposed, but can I dare to install a new wall without further ado? I have already acquired steel studs and gypsum/OSB, and the wall to be built is a double frame (sound wall) that will be sealed with caulking between the frame and adjacent building parts.
I suspect you will answer that the double wall will trap moisture, leading to mold growth in the wall as a result. But can I, without risk, at least install panels on the living room side so that I can finish that room? I can postpone the doubling until the drainage is resolved.
What do you think?
Best regards, Worried homeowner.
. Surprisingly, I didn't sense any unpleasant smell despite the soaking wet felt paper and parquet floor. I am aware that the house is starting to need drainage as this was noted during the inspection. Now, at least the concrete floor is exposed, but can I dare to install a new wall without further ado? I have already acquired steel studs and gypsum/OSB, and the wall to be built is a double frame (sound wall) that will be sealed with caulking between the frame and adjacent building parts.
