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Ad-Nauseam91 OP t1_iy9qdao wrote

Reply to comment by beforewhom in Plan to frame part of basement and have a few questions by Ad-Nauseam91

Thanks for the extensive response… I’m probably being too anxious about moisture, just rather play it safe I suppose.

Sounds like either option I’m probably good with which is a positive.

Lastly, I already have a 1.5hp dust collector that I’m transitioning to 2 stage, so it does a pretty good job at dust collection. And has a 1 micron filter. I still plan to get one of those ceiling hanging air filters too though, can never be too cautious on air quality!

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beforewhom t1_iy9ta38 wrote

Dust collector collects visible dust. Always protect your lungs by constantly filtering the air. Air Filtration cannot be understated especially in stagnant environments like a basement. This becomes even more important if your furnace/register is in the basement.

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StraightUpBullfrog t1_iy9zwf4 wrote

Agreed, from what I've read, the sub 1-micron is the worst for you health-wise, and as mentioned here, invisible to the naked eye. The more filtration/air changes, the better. May be worth looking into grabbing a Dylos or equivalent air quality monitor to make sure whatever measures you're putting in place are actually working the way you think they are. I believe mine measures down to 0.3um?....a couple hundred bucks invested in having healthy lungs in the future is a bargain in my world. Also a big fan of cyclone + venting the DC outside but I understand that isn't always possible.

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Ad-Nauseam91 OP t1_iyax9dl wrote

I could probably vent it out through the small windows in my basement, that’s how my dryer vent is setup today already.

How is DC vented outside? Like how I plan to set mine up, hoses to tools, that go through cyclone then into the filter canister with bag attached to that. Does the venting happen after the canister filter? Sorry newb question but having trouble picturing it.

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nightwing2000 t1_iybcnrp wrote

If it's an old house with good concrete foundation walls and good drainage, and hasn't leaked yet, you should be safe.

Another point - be sure that the basement wall vapour barrier plastic is sealed to the insulation's vapour barrier in between the joists against the exterior wall. (back in the 50's or before, vapour barriers were an occasional concept, usually that paper-backed fiber insulation was the vapour barrier. Proper insulation was also often just a suggestion.)

Also, by code - while pink fiberglas insulation can be exposed (with a plastic vapour barrier) - Styrofoam insulation must be covered with drywall; otherwise, a fire could burn the Styrofoam to produce noxious fumes. Sealing it behind drywall limits this risk. Also, know your code - electrical outlets in a finished room must be no less than 12 feet apart (since many appliances have 6 foot cords) not counting doors and windows. My local code allows for zero outlets in unfinished areas. (i.e. no drywall).

And... finishing a basement (or part) can add to your tax bill if the municipality gets wind of it.

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