Moisture Problems

Even when a basement has been waterproofed and does not get any seepage; it can remain a damp, smelly environment. This is because of the naturally occurring humidity that is derived from building a concrete structure in the ground and then heating the interior. In Missouri, the earth outside below the frost level remains approx. 55 degrees year round. Since your basement is typically kept at 65-70 degrees, the coolness transmitted through the concrete floor and walls meets the warm basement air creating humidity and that damp feeling. High humidity is conducive to mold growth and the active molds spores produce the musty odor so often associated with basements.

The solution to the moisture problem in your basement could be as simple as a dehumidifier. Store bought dehumidifiers often run constantly and still cannot keep up with the amount of humidity produced in Missouri homes.  We feature the SaniDry basement air system that removes 150% more water, up to 100 pints per day, from the air while using the same energy as that standard dehumidifier. The SaniDry will take the water removed and drain it out of your house, so you never have to empty it, like a conventional dehumidifier.

The SaniDry system also filters out microscopic mold spores and dust mite droppings! The SaniDry dehumidifier not only dries the air, but also improves the air quality while removing odors throughout your basement space. Another bonus is that dry air is actually less expensive to heat or cool than moist air, so a dehumidifier assists with your energy bills as well!

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