my Basement

[Jason]

I have started to finish my basement in the house. I have poured walls, I took the pink foam insulation and put that up then i built my walls i put plastic inbetween the 2x4 wall and the foam insulation. And now i get like a condensation that comes down to the floor and builds puddles. What should I do to stop this so I can finsih the basement with carpet and not worry about the carpet getting wrecked? I only notice it during the winter. Thank you

I aslo have a question on some windows i have in the house as well. I have a long eve that comes off the house and i have a some windows that have water that drips from the top of the window to the bottom of the window. I can not find any way that the water is getting into the top? Any suggestion's will be great. Thank you

[TJ1962]

Have you read the foundation insulation PDF report which gives details on this subject?

It is located at: http://www.basementquestions.com/fdninsulation.php

This is a very large file. However, it is my experience that an air gap is necessary. Nothing should be touching walls. Then a dehumidifier should be used to draw damp air from the air gap.

http://www.basementquestions.com/dehumidifiers.php

It is difficult to say that the windows are leaking or moisture is building on inside of them due to air temperature. You could have the windows replaced and/or seal around them. Many single pain windows will develop humidity as well as frames can deteriorate. The dehumidifier will also help with this should it be just humidity.

http://www.basementquestions.com/glassblockwin.php

Hope this helps.....lots of info for insulation, dehumidifiers, window and basement finishing at BasementQuestions.com

TJ1962

[FIXITGUY1971]

Jason,
The moisture barrier should not be against the wall. It will trap moisture.
Possibly you can find a way to force some air behind the wall from above the ceiling?

[FIXITGUY1971]

Jason,
Water can wick up into wood framing, particle board and plywood. It can then travel along the media a good distance and present at another location.
I suggest you pull off some drywall above the window and look for clues.