sheetrock walls sweat and mildew and the outside walls are stucco. How do I correct the problem?

Answer 1

It sounds like the insulation in the walls was installed without a vapor barrier. You can remedy this by removing the wet sheetrock and stapling sheet plastic to the studs before re-installing new sheetrock. Sorry. No safe solution that doesn't include removing the old sheetrock. The moisture if let unresolved will breed mold. Very dangerous.

Answer 2

One possible cure could be in giving the house more ventilation. Just living in a house creates moisture in the air. It comes from people and animals breathing, from cooking, bathing and washing clothes. Your house may be to tight and all of the moisture, or the majority of it, has nowhere to go. Check the attic and see whether there are roof vents or vents in the peaks of the roof. If there aren't install one or two. A vent with approximately 400 sq. in. of air removal area can vent a pretty large house. If you have vents, then the problem will have to be solved in some other manner. For that, you should call various contractors who have been working in your area long enough to have developed good reputations. Ask their advice and compare notes and prices among them. If a number of them seem to agree on the problem and the solution, then you've probably found the right people to help you. All that will remain will be to choose someone to do the work.

Good luck.

Answer 3

you need to remove the moldew sheetrock, wear a respiratory mask and gloves. When you replace the sheet rock get the type that is water or moisture resistant such as for bathrooms, look into other options. Also, you need to use good insulation and mildew resistant paint.

Get this done- mildew and mold are very dangerous, good luck

Answer 4

Look in the phone book under "Water Damage" or "Carpet". Im in the Water Damage Business so trust me, the sheet rock needs to come out. You'll need a professional.

Answer 5

take the wall down and use tryvek wall wrap they use insulation put new drywall

Answer 6

you may need some ventilation to properly dispose of moisture from your living area. fans may work. you may need to better vent your attic area