I have a very damp cellar, about 80 square metres. The reason for the damp is the outer membrane and the drains that run at the bottom of the cellar walls (outside) has broken down. The long term solution is to dig out all around the outside and replace the membrane and drains, but finances don't permit that this year.
But in the shorter term I want to try and reduce the moisture level in the cellar. So is it better to ventilate the cellar, or keep it unventilated. I was thinking that if I bring in fresh air, due to the temp down there, about 8 deg, the moisture from the outside air will simply condense out in the cellar, thereby making it no better, or worse.
I've tried running a reasonable size dehumidifier, but it just runs flat out and barely makes a difference. I guess the damp is coming through quicker than it can remove it.
So what's the best solution, if there is one, to reduce the humidity levels (currently around 75%rhd)?
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Ventilating cellar new
Ventilating cellar new