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novafrog · 11-12-2010, 10:01 PM

what do you guys do to keep mildew down,have a block garage,cement floor,cars sitting on carpet,still got mildew,thanks for any help jimmie

treveiger · 11-12-2010, 10:02 PM

dehumidifier would be good.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-12-2010, 10:22 PM

What about dessicant bags?

http://www.safeandvaultstore.com/productdetails/1351

novafrog · 11-12-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

dehumidifier would be good.

got one today,do i want to let it all the time,thank you

**mr48chev** · 11-12-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by novafrog

got one today,do i want to let it all the time,thank you

I would say run it all the time you have the garage closed up. There is mildew killer that you can wipe the walls down with but if they are bare block I don't know how they will work. I think there is some that you can put in paint for the walls too.

novafrog · 11-12-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I would say run it all the time you have the garage closed up. There is mildew killer that you can wipe the walls down with but if they are bare block I don't know how they will work. I think there is some that you can put in paint for the walls too.

where do you get this at,my walls are painted

69 longhorn · 11-12-2010, 11:43 PM

I have a block garage, concreet floors, & no issues. I slide big sheets of cardboard under my old truck

NONHOG · 11-13-2010, 02:44 AM

Consider why you have moisture issues and address that. Then treat the mold or mildew.

Is water able to drain away from your building? Is your block/cement sealed?
I have issues with my house garage that will probably result in me jack hammering up the current slab. Then digging down deep adding the proper rock base. Then adding a vapor barrier. Hope you wont need to do that.

Is your landscaping sloping away (down) from the structure?
Hows your roof/gutters?

Good luck let us know how Its going.

PanelDeland · 11-13-2010, 07:43 AM

I would do away with the carpet.The moisture has to stay there a while to form mildew and the carpet will stay wet.I run a dehumidifier in my basement constantly,and it's a pain to remember to drain,so if you can put a permanent drain in for the unit do so.

cdowns · 11-13-2010, 08:21 AM

rug would b a sponge for the moisture,rubber mats are better
having good ventilation both inside the garage and outside is a plus

novafrog · 11-13-2010, 08:38 AM

going to do away with the carpet,and use a dehumidifier,i have no trouble no where but the inside of my cars,i have a seat that sits on a bench,no problem,tools that never rust,i just don't no,thanks guys for the help

OrrieG · 11-15-2010, 12:33 AM

Remove the carpet. concrete is porous and the temperature difference will draw moisture from under the slab into the warm space. That is why moisture barriers are installed in all commercial buildings. Without carpet it vaporizes into the air, with carpet it is captured and starts to mildew. Dehumidifier will work to get it out of the air but the carpet will still be damp and mildewing. I have small rubber area pads where I stand at the work bench. I roll them up when I am not using them because even here in the desert I'll get dampness under them if they are left down.

novafrog · 11-15-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Remove the carpet. concrete is porous and the temperature difference will draw moisture from under the slab into the warm space. That is why moisture barriers are installed in all commercial buildings. Without carpet it vaporizes into the air, with carpet it is captured and starts to mildew. Dehumidifier will work to get it out of the air but the carpet will still be damp and mildewing. I have small rubber area pads where I stand at the work bench. I roll them up when I am not using them because even here in the desert I'll get dampness under them if they are left down.

thanks,yes carpet is going, dehumidifier is runing

11-12-2010, 10:01 PM	#1
novafrog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dunlow wv Posts: 435	mildew problems what do you guys do to keep mildew down,have a block garage,cement floor,cars sitting on carpet,still got mildew,thanks for any help jimmie __________________ 72,2wd short bed cheyenne,350,350trans,air,tilt,tach,posi 373 gears 70 nova 5.3,350 trans 80 z28 350,350,trans,bought new 03 cat. 06 gmc swb ext cab

11-12-2010, 10:02 PM	#2
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,094	Re: mildew problems dehumidifier would be good.

11-12-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: mildew problems What about dessicant bags? http://www.safeandvaultstore.com/productdetails/1351

11-12-2010, 11:43 PM	#7
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: mildew problems I have a block garage, concreet floors, & no issues. I slide big sheets of cardboard under my old truck __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

11-13-2010, 02:44 AM	#8
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: mildew problems Consider why you have moisture issues and address that. Then treat the mold or mildew. Is water able to drain away from your building? Is your block/cement sealed? I have issues with my house garage that will probably result in me jack hammering up the current slab. Then digging down deep adding the proper rock base. Then adding a vapor barrier. Hope you wont need to do that. Is your landscaping sloping away (down) from the structure? Hows your roof/gutters? Good luck let us know how Its going. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-13-2010, 07:43 AM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: mildew problems I would do away with the carpet.The moisture has to stay there a while to form mildew and the carpet will stay wet.I run a dehumidifier in my basement constantly,and it's a pain to remember to drain,so if you can put a permanent drain in for the unit do so. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-13-2010, 08:21 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: mildew problems rug would b a sponge for the moisture,rubber mats are better having good ventilation both inside the garage and outside is a plus __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-13-2010, 08:38 AM	#11
novafrog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dunlow wv Posts: 435	Re: mildew problems going to do away with the carpet,and use a dehumidifier,i have no trouble no where but the inside of my cars,i have a seat that sits on a bench,no problem,tools that never rust,i just don't no,thanks guys for the help __________________ 72,2wd short bed cheyenne,350,350trans,air,tilt,tach,posi 373 gears 70 nova 5.3,350 trans 80 z28 350,350,trans,bought new 03 cat. 06 gmc swb ext cab

11-15-2010, 12:33 AM	#12
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: mildew problems Remove the carpet. concrete is porous and the temperature difference will draw moisture from under the slab into the warm space. That is why moisture barriers are installed in all commercial buildings. Without carpet it vaporizes into the air, with carpet it is captured and starts to mildew. Dehumidifier will work to get it out of the air but the carpet will still be damp and mildewing. I have small rubber area pads where I stand at the work bench. I roll them up when I am not using them because even here in the desert I'll get dampness under them if they are left down. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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