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Post by countrylady on Apr 26, 2016 21:34:16 GMT
We are blessed to have a storm shelter, but it's started rusting. I've sanded the rusty areas and cleaned the rest of the shelter well and have started painting. This is a huge job for an old woman!! I'd like some different ideas for keeping the moisture out, so I won't have to be doing all this again soon. I need inexpensive ideas.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 0:25:39 GMT
Does it have a vent? Air movement can drop condensation....James
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Post by countrylady on Apr 27, 2016 2:21:27 GMT
Yes, it has a turbin type vent.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 3:05:16 GMT
Should have a vent near the floor to let air in so it can go move through the room and out the turbin vent....James
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Post by copperkid3 on Apr 27, 2016 3:45:57 GMT
Might want to think about installing a dehumidifier and running it during the "humid" months.
Be sure and empty the accumulated moisture periodically too.
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Post by mollymckee on Apr 27, 2016 4:16:19 GMT
Do you have power in it? A light bulb left on might make a big difference.
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Post by countrylady on Apr 27, 2016 4:17:09 GMT
Yeah, we're looking at dehumidifiers. Kinda pricey. Right now, we have a small fan blowing down there. We don't have electric down there. We have to run a cord, therefore, the door (hatch) won't close down tight because of the cord. Also, if we're not home, or we forget, and it rains, it could possibly leak. I have a fear of a snake slithering in the crack. We have to come up with something. This is being too much work to get it back like new. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Post by countrylady on Apr 27, 2016 4:18:44 GMT
Do you have power in it? A light bulb left on might make a big difference. We don't have power in it, but that's something that's ran through our mind. It might be worth it. |
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Post by shin on Apr 27, 2016 11:54:19 GMT
I think humidifiers use plenty of electricity, so just a fan or better venting would probably make more sense? There are humidity sensing vent fans that go on when it gets too humid.
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Post by shin on Apr 27, 2016 11:55:07 GMT
Is it all metal and sweating?
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Post by Use Less on Apr 27, 2016 12:34:13 GMT
There's a paint-on product that reacts with rust and turns it all hard.
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Post by countrylady on Apr 27, 2016 12:57:39 GMT
There's a paint-on product that reacts with rust and turns it all hard. I've already painted the outside, the door part out of the ground, with Rustoleum primer and paint. I think this is what you are talking about. I have to get the inside good dry before I can do the same there. I left a small fan blowing all night last night. I went down and checked it a few minutes ago, and there's still moisture puddled on the floor. I'm beginning to wonder if it's leaking. However, we have rain on the way this morning and the humidity is very high. I suppose it's condensation in there now. I have to find a way to absorb the moisture or I'll be having to do this sanding and painting all over again soon. |
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Post by countrylady on Apr 27, 2016 12:58:48 GMT
Is it all metal and sweating? Yes. |
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Post by themotherhen on Apr 28, 2016 0:01:43 GMT
I think humidifiers use plenty of electricity, so just a fan or better venting would probably make more sense? There are humidity sensing vent fans that go on when it gets too humid. You are exactly right, we had a $300 electric bill the first month that we live here. I turned off the humidifier and put a big old box fan down there and the electric bill dropped down to $200 the next month. |
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Post by here to stay on Apr 28, 2016 1:08:19 GMT
Maybe it would be good to look at the outside to see if a small ditch could direct water away from the shelter if you think water could be coming in from outside.
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Post by tenbusybees on Apr 28, 2016 13:50:14 GMT
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