Moisture in exterior wall

Globetrot · 2012-07-15T13:32:11+00:00

Hello, I don't know if this thread fits here or somewhere else. A company is building a dormer for us on the south side/shady side of our house. Now it has leaked due to poor coverage with tarpaulin to the lower floor. We have approximately 2-3 dl of rainwater out on our parquet floor on the lower floor. A window, wallpaper, and parquet floor are damaged. The contractor is going to restore this, but I wonder if the insulation and the window are affected? Should they replace the insulation and replace the window? Or will it not be affected. Mold and moisture are not fun to have in a wall....... Brrr.

Mikael_L

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4 Aug 2012 at 10:30 PM

Mikael_L

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4 Aug 2012 at 10:30 PM

I would argue that you have a very strong indication of an excessively high moisture level.
If it measures 11% on an undamaged dry area, it seems relatively normal, so the meter is likely doing its job quite well.
I would assume that the moisture level is excessively high and make sure to address it immediately.

Here you can read about how I personally checked my own cheap moisture meter:
http://www.byggahus.se/forum/teknik/138674-testa-eller-kontrollera-din-fuktmatare-sjalv.html

Moisture in exterior wall

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