My home was build 1930 and nothing has been updated. In my downstairs bedroom under anything that sits on the floor from my bed, night stands, dog crate, and other things the floors will puddle with water.
I have done some research and come to the conclusion that I have a condensation problem, but everything that I have read talks about concrete foundation and basements primarily. My house does not have a concrete foundation or at least one I can see. This house sits on brick pillars in the front and ground in the back as it was built on a downhill slope.
My laundry room that was an addon has a concrete foundation, but I have no issues in any other part of the house but my bedroom which sits at the front of the house so it's off the ground which means air flow. I have drilled a couple of holes through the wall to the outside to help promote some air flow but that didn't seem to affect anything.
I have gas heater and though maybe the heat mixed with the cold floor is causing build up so I turned the heat off and no progress. This house also has no insulation and was built with small wood slabs (wrong term for what's it called but I can't recall the name but small thin 1-2 inch wide, 1/2 thick, length varies wood boards) Looks like it was made like an old doll house with popsicle sticks.
I don't know much about this issue and am seeking help for answers as to what could be the problem so I can fix it. Does anyone by chance have any clue what it could be? Thank you any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
Best Answer
Get a moisture meter - hygometer - they are $20. If the RH is above 55% you will get condensation. Dogs and humans will naturally give off moisture. Depending on your cooking habits (boiling water with no fan?), showering habits (with no fan?), dish washing habits, laundry (hang dry inside?), number of occupants, plants, etc, you will have a considerable moisture load in the house.
Start with the easiest thing. Buy a dehumidifier for your room 70 pint or more and keep it on. Keep in mind that materials will absorb and emit moisture so as you dehumidify the water in materials will come out and it will take a while to dry things out.
If your house is elevated and has a vented crawl space exposed to outside air the next thing depending on climate zone is to vapor barrier and insulate. You should ask that as a different question with geographic location, pictures of the underside of the house, etc.