I had a basement flood and we are trying to remodel after mold has grown.?
I was wondering what to use to kill the bleach and what kind of materials are good for basement remodels. If it would be better to get mold resistant or moisture resistant. Also what kind of ventilation is required in a basement. And maybe some cons on wood paneling because that was what they were planning on putting down there and I think it’s a terrible idea.
Before you spend all that money remodeling your basement make sure he is not going to flood again
Have a waterproofing company install an internal perimeter drainage system to collect all the water around and under your foundation and divert it to a sump pump.
The sump pump will then get the water out and discharge it away from the foundation. Only then you can safely remodel your basement.
As for materials I recommend you avoid drywall, wood studs and fiberglass insulation. All these materials are know to absorb water and grow mold. Fiberglass also loses all its R-Value when humid.
I suggest you look into finishing systems developed specifically for basements, considering that even basements that do not flood or leak, always have some level of moisture – usually ground moisture seeping in through the concrete basement walls.
Since not all theses systems are created equal, make sure you pick one that is 100% waterproof, non-absorbent and inorganic.
Cement core, rigid foam board insulated panels and plastic basement flooring tiles for example are made to withstand all sorts of basement conditions and will never get ruined even if your basement floods again. They also offer thermal and moisture protection and can be removed to access plumbing and wiring as needed – a very desirable feature in a basement.
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