Basements often get musty smelling, especially in summer. This happens if invisible amounts of condensation forms at floor level when the weather gets humid and basements are cool. In the video above you’ll learn how the right kind of basement subfloor panels can preserve high indoor air quality by preventing the dynamic of humid air condensing and releasing moisture at floor level. If your basement smells musty sometimes, it’s worth understanding how to prevent mustiness from setting in to your basement and home by design.
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