How do I stop moisture from showing on my basement wall?
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Mae
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I have added at least 3 coats of Blocker in a gray shade, however, a yellow tone still shows thru it. This originally was an attached rowhome before the other house on that wall was removed. Coats of paint has also been added to the exterior.
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You obviously need more help. Call a foundation water proof co to get suggestions. Sounds like you need to do more than paint.
I will assume that warm air in the basement is condensing on the cold wall. If not then moisture is permeating the wall or is trapped withing the wall. What kind of blocker did you use? Was it Drylock?
While you’re interviewing foundation pros, get a dehumidifier and a long drain hose and a long 2x2 and set it up to drain into the floor drain.
I have mine on a small stand, so that the 2x2 creates the slope from the unit to the stain and the hose is tied to the 2x2 for even draining.
I used a dehumidifier when I lived in a humid area.