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Author of the message: "Phil Scott"

Title of the message:
Re: French drain wets furring strips

Text of the message:
"Bob" <spiritprof@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45W3e.5939$4b.1274@trndny08...

> The furring strips that line my wall sit about two inches

above my french

> drain. Every time it rains, the french drain does it's job.

Unfortunately,

> the problem is that the water still hits the furring strips

and then mildews

> and develops mold.

Use treated wood in the furring strips, those will kill the
mold... redwood might also work as it has toxins that kill
mold type organisms.
You might also try pouring fungicide/mold killer over the
area.
Phil Scott

>
> Is there anything to do? I've removed the furring strips but

and will

> replace them with new ones.  But can I seal the new wood

with some silicone

> or some mildew retardant?  I've got allergies to mold and

have to do this

> for my health.
>
> Bob
>
>

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