How to keep wet carpet from molding.
Carpet wet around fireplace.
Carpet wet around fireplace.
Several weeks ago while it was raining we noticed in our downstairs room the plasterboard above the wood stove.
When moisture gets underneath the carpet a musty odor will form.
Excess moisture in a home is not a good thing.
My plan is to peel back the existing carpet tile a rectangle that is slightly larger maybe 1 2 inches than the existing cutout in the carpet.
Fixing the source of the leak which is the fireplace cap will solve the water problem.
Ok you guys.
Its on opposite side of all plumbing.
I ve been reading you for a while now and you all seem pretty sharp.
Even if it s only water a funny odor can accumulate over time.
It s important to act.
The fact that your carpet is getting wet from underneath is not a problem to be addressed.
When i demo d the old fireplace hearth it left a rectangle of subfloor exposed.
I did go outside and look along the wall that is damp and it appears the soil in the garden there is high above the foundation level and even with the weeping holes.
In my living room nowhere near a window about 4 ft away from my front door and 3 ft away from wall i noticed a damp spot on the floor.
The carpet is only getting wet because water is entering the chimney flue and traveling down to the lowest point of the floor.
The rooms upstairs are fine.
I d like to tile that area and then cut the existing carpet so that it sits flush with the new tile s edges.
Moisture problems common causes of leaks.
Wet carpet can be a perfect breeding ground for mold especially if the air is humid and the water remains in place longer than 48 hours.
It is very important to identify the cause when you have a leaky chimney there are numerous reasons it is never a good idea to put off the repair of a leak especially a chimney leak.
I checked the attic and there are no signs of leaks or dampness.
Let s see what you think of this one.
We have a 2 story home and the ground level is the one that is wet.
I have a 40 yr old brick house with a brick fireplace in the kitchen.
Is a small area and is away from bathroom kitchen etc.
When a carpet smells musty or smells like mildew it can be a result of humidity or spills that fell onto the carpet.