On Jun 29, 7:50*pm, Spork wrote:
After finding out I had termites I also found mold in my basement! A
section of my basement is *above ground and insulated by the builder
with fiberglass and the vapor barrier on the inside of the basement. I
live in IL so its very hot and humid during the summer. So I'm now in
the process of getting rid of the insulation and cleaning up the mold
with vinegar.

I picked up a dehumidifier but can't decide on what to replace the
insulation with. The spray in foam I think would be to expensive for
calling someone out. Would going with the 2 inch rigid foam board be
ok? I guess the stuff also has to be covered with drywall for fire
code. Was hoping to leave it exposed for easier termite and mold
inspection in the future. Then again I'm guessing the drywall could
further help with insulation.

I've asked in a few places and not getting any responses. What are the
alternatives to stuffing mold food in the walls?

thank you

Walls that get damp or leak cant be sealed shut, as you see you get
mold. buy a moisture meter to determine where walls are damp, if you
cant stop it or get it below 15% you cant use fiberglass and drywall,
I gave up and just used foamboard screwed in so I can remove areas and
check for mold. Spray down the walls with a garden sprayer with bleach
to kill whats growing and keep the humididty at about 65% or less with
the dehumidifier. If you rush to redo it without knowinging whats
really happening it will mold all over again. Many old houses cant be
drywalled and insulated with fiberglass as the walls never dry out in
summers rains.