Do i start with the floor redo the concrete or do i need to seal up the top of the ceiling so the rain doesn t get in which is why i think the concrete floor gets wet.
Roof in garage no baseboard celing.
Mold growth on a bathroom ceiling is nearly always due to inadequate ventilation.
This will toggle the fan on and off throughout the day.
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2 man job at best.
9 ways to effectively reduce garage condensation.
It s also incorrect in a way.
Can be hosed off if needed.
In this design the tops of the rafters attach to a load bearing ridge beam that runs along the length of the roof.
Easily installed and looks great for a garage.
No tapeing no painting.
No major cracks but some moisture when it rains.
Using a heater during the colder months will keep the garage s temperature stable and its condensation level under control.
To my chagrin a rivulet of water was making its way down the bathroom wall and dripping off the chair rail.
The hips and perimiter of the flat portion were framed with lvl and steel flitch plates bolted together.
The other night i was getting dressed to go out for the evening when i heard the most ominous sound a homeowner can hear.
I would like to make it a peaked roof but realize that is a major cost.
Excess condensation can also be caused by improper roof drainage that causes leaks in your garage.
I have framed a cathedral hip roof.
Omitting a ceiling vapor barrier by arguing that you have to let the moisture escape or because the house has to breathe out the top is actually correct in a way.
A structural ridge is the standard alternative to ceiling joists.
At the intersections the plates were all welded.
No need for furring strips either.
Turns out there was not one but six leaks scattered here and there around the attic.
Control your garage s temperature.
I also put it on the sides which needed a few furring strips because i hung it vertically.
If you have a working bath fan i recommend installing a programmable timer switch.
If no fan is currently present install a panasonic whispergreen fan.
Just put it up.
All attics vented or unvented should have an air barrier a properly detailed airtight drywall ceiling for example regardless of climate.