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Hello, I need some construction advice to eradicate an existing situation.
in my shop I have a sealed grow area, flower room and a vege room that we constructed ourselves. The “loft” in the shop acts as a storage area for all the crap you seem to accumulate over time. The “grow rooms” are below the loft.
When we constructed the rooms we put Rockwood insulation in between all joists throughout. I also used spray foam on the floor edges because pole buildings seem to let moisture in if you are building as just a shop. Anyway all walls and ceilings are layered as follows…. Proper R value for 2x12, 2x6 and 2x4 walls. Of course all electrical and water lines (pex) run in between the loft and grow ceiling. Then there is a 6mil plastic sheeting for a vapor and order control, then sheet rock finished in smooth wall and painted with KILZ, 5 coats.
While out of town for 48 hours my AC went down, creating destruction to all living g plants. It also made some “bleeding” in the vege room from the ceiling (out of an electrical outlet) and in one corner of the room.
After ripping out have the ceiling, cutting the plastic and removing the insulation that was very wet at the top only from condensation. I know after researching I should have used TYVEK or a breathable vapor barrier.; should have, would have. Be that as it may, I have a serious condensation and mold issue above the vege room. I drilled 2” holes in the loft floor through the the area with no moisture above the flower room, it only above the vege room.
Here’s my construction/ venting question…. if I drill small 3/16” holes through the loft in pattern along the outside edges working to the far side (interior) walls, will this allow the area to breath and dry? Short of ripping the entire loft floor apart, I’m hoping to eradicate the situation and stop future problems. My theory is the holes will act a soffit allowing the loft floor and grow ceiling to breath and release moisture. I would put small hardware cloth over the holes to prevent rodents and insects to enter the area.
Both rooms are “sealed” not air i or out with C02. My humidity level in flower are 45-50% however I have not ran a separate humidifier in the vege room because the two rooms use the same AC/ air handler units with relays and separate thermostats. I will ne putting a humidifier in the vege room to bring the humidity levels in the 50-55% range.
My apologies for being so long winded. Im trying to give the best description as possible so you might be able to give advice.
Thanks ahead of time for input
in my shop I have a sealed grow area, flower room and a vege room that we constructed ourselves. The “loft” in the shop acts as a storage area for all the crap you seem to accumulate over time. The “grow rooms” are below the loft.
When we constructed the rooms we put Rockwood insulation in between all joists throughout. I also used spray foam on the floor edges because pole buildings seem to let moisture in if you are building as just a shop. Anyway all walls and ceilings are layered as follows…. Proper R value for 2x12, 2x6 and 2x4 walls. Of course all electrical and water lines (pex) run in between the loft and grow ceiling. Then there is a 6mil plastic sheeting for a vapor and order control, then sheet rock finished in smooth wall and painted with KILZ, 5 coats.
While out of town for 48 hours my AC went down, creating destruction to all living g plants. It also made some “bleeding” in the vege room from the ceiling (out of an electrical outlet) and in one corner of the room.
After ripping out have the ceiling, cutting the plastic and removing the insulation that was very wet at the top only from condensation. I know after researching I should have used TYVEK or a breathable vapor barrier.; should have, would have. Be that as it may, I have a serious condensation and mold issue above the vege room. I drilled 2” holes in the loft floor through the the area with no moisture above the flower room, it only above the vege room.
Here’s my construction/ venting question…. if I drill small 3/16” holes through the loft in pattern along the outside edges working to the far side (interior) walls, will this allow the area to breath and dry? Short of ripping the entire loft floor apart, I’m hoping to eradicate the situation and stop future problems. My theory is the holes will act a soffit allowing the loft floor and grow ceiling to breath and release moisture. I would put small hardware cloth over the holes to prevent rodents and insects to enter the area.
Both rooms are “sealed” not air i or out with C02. My humidity level in flower are 45-50% however I have not ran a separate humidifier in the vege room because the two rooms use the same AC/ air handler units with relays and separate thermostats. I will ne putting a humidifier in the vege room to bring the humidity levels in the 50-55% range.
My apologies for being so long winded. Im trying to give the best description as possible so you might be able to give advice.
Thanks ahead of time for input
