r/AirQuality • u/Curious-Shallot-4042 • 5h ago
Hidden mold. HVAC condensation.
galleryWe have a 2 foot space between our main level and finished basement where all our ductwork is ran between the engineered joists. We have 4 rooms with large windows framed with stone and block walls beneath. This space is getting mold near exterior walls. The ductwork is sweating. I believe the stone and block walls are transferring heat into this space and causing the dew point.
I’m not sure the correct way to keep this from happening. Insulate the block walls? Add hidden dehumidifiers? Foam insulation on these exterior walls? Any advice is greatly appreciated.