It also happens most in bathrooms where poor ventilation means it takes ages for the room to dry.
I am using wet treted wood in my bathroom walls.
Because of the problem of toxicity builders are divided on whether using pressure treated wood indoors is ever okay.
I was going to put up 1 2 greenboard for paint over the plywood halfway down the wall and 1 2 hardiback the rest of the way for 8x10 ceramic.
If you build an exterior retaining wall from wood that wood must be pressure treated.
Yes let it dry.
If water is allowed to sit on the wood it will eventually find its way in says daves who recommends sealing reclaimed wood used in a bathroom with an oil based polyurethane.
Anything that coats the wood will eventually be infiltrated and begin breaking down but w oods with high rot resistance will last longer he says.
How to fix wet walls and damp walls.
I want to avoid any mould growth or other damage from moisture.
The bathroom can get quite humid while people are having showers etc and in winter it can take some time to fully dry out.
Here in oregon that means buy the wood and store it in a dry place.
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Working with wet treated wood is a very bad idea unless you like shrinkage cracks gaps squeaks etc.
When it comes to wood i like the texture to be the star so i prime the base coat with oil it s smelly so do it outside and make sure the end grains and backs get coated to thoroughly seal the wood.
This will also protect the wood from warping and reduce the chance of mold or mildew from growing.
Building with wet wood only causes issue later.
I am concerned about protecting the wood in a humid damp environment.
Not only that water tends to collect behind retaining walls increasing the chance of wood rot.
If you notice damp or bulging walls it could be a red flag.
I screwed down 5 8 bc grade plywood on all my bathroom walls.
I have nearly finished making a small table which will be placed in a bathroom.
If wood is used as a wall floor or ceiling finish in a bathroom especially one with a bathtub or shower you ll want to make sure you have a fan installed for proper ventilation.
By their very nature retaining walls are constantly in contact with earth.
You ve probably noticed that condensation is worst on outside walls and around the metal frames of single glazed windows.
I know it was a little overkill but i wanted the solid walls for strength and for hanging any fixtures i know i would be into solid wood.
Moisture is always a concern in a wet area and the usual go to bathroom coating is semigloss paint.
The drip drip of water down the bathroom wall that condensation is caused when hot steam hits cold walls.
You may be framing a wall in a basement or bathroom where moisture is a problem or perhaps you re constructing a shower bench.
