Cold basement ?

bigdog · 07-26-2018, 10:19 AM

I just moved into a new house (new to me), and have noticed the the basement is very cold, like 63-64 degrees.

House was built in 2012, and is very well insulated, extremely good quality double pane windows. The basement is completely 'finished', and includes a huge living area, bedroom and bathroom.

I've noticed that the basement seems to be very damp, almost 'clamy' !
There's a whole house humidifier tied into the gas furnace, and assume it's working OK....

Any thoughts on what's going on here ?

07-26-2018, 10:19 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,411 Thanks: 307 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Cold basement ? I just moved into a new house (new to me), and have noticed the the basement is very cold, like 63-64 degrees. House was built in 2012, and is very well insulated, extremely good quality double pane windows. The basement is completely 'finished', and includes a huge living area, bedroom and bathroom. I've noticed that the basement seems to be very damp, almost 'clamy' ! There's a whole house humidifier tied into the gas furnace, and assume it's working OK.... Any thoughts on what's going on here ?