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help water condensating in the wall cavity-
The vapor barrier needs to be on the warm side of the wall,under
the sheetrock.(6 mil poly) taped the joints.)
The warm moist air is condensing when it hits the foam which
has a colder surface. You are actually insulating the foam you
sprayed in.
. I have not used the type of insulation
system your man did but it seems like trouble waiting to happen to me.(IMHO) I think you may be creating two vapor barriers one (lousy one with the painted wall) and one at the foams suface, with a sponge in between. Paint in itself
will not cure your problem, I would lose that blown in and foam it more if you need more R-value. Perhaps you thought you were saving money? not sure why he did that?
It is true you have a lot of moisture in the house, new framing, mud,paint, etc. But keep in mind you will be cooking,showering,I believe a human body gives off a quart
a day? maybe alot more I don't remember, it is a lot. So
in other words your moiture supply will always be there to some extent depending on your situation.
What kind of Venting system do you have? Attic insulation?
Did you vapor barrier your ceiling? Don't!! Ridge vents, gable vents? Sofit vents? Lots to consider. Did you have a contract? Maybe insurance will pay and go after him?
Good luck! Try to educate yourself before you fix it so you only take that sheetrock down once.
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help water condensating in the wall cavity-
Chris, don't take me wrong I have only your interest in mind.
I remodel for a living and see these problems all the time.
If you have water/moisture issues they MUST addressed asap.
Go after the guy who did this, Take lots of pictures bedore during and after. The guy screwed you up. Wheather he meant it does not matter, he is responsible, he is the pro. You
may be able to leave your ceilings depending on what was done?
If they are alright knief the wall the the top and leave the ceiling. Try one room, repair it and make sure that the
new process cures your problem.
Good luck, get some legal advice.
Don't wait the smell is hard to get rid of even after you fix it, if you wait too long.
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help water condensating in the wall cavity-
Chris, don't take me wrong I have only your interest in mind.
I remodel for a living and see these problems all the time.
If you have water/moisture issues they MUST addressed asap.
Go after the guy who did this, Take lots of pictures bedore during and after. The guy screwed you up. Wheather he meant it does not matter, he is responsible, he is the pro. You
may be able to leave your ceilings depending on what was done?
If they are alright knief the wall the the top and leave the ceiling. Try one room, repair it and make sure that the
new process cures your problem.
Good luck, get some legal advice.
Don't wait the smell is hard to get rid of even after you fix it, if you wait too long.
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