Carpet Wet Around Fireplace

We have a 2 story home and the ground level is the one that is wet.

Carpet wet around fireplace.

It s important to act. Moisture problems common causes of leaks. Even if it s only water a funny odor can accumulate over time. I d like to tile that area and then cut the existing carpet so that it sits flush with the new tile s edges.

When moisture gets underneath the carpet a musty odor will form. My plan is to peel back the existing carpet tile a rectangle that is slightly larger maybe 1 2 inches than the existing cutout in the carpet. When a carpet smells musty or smells like mildew it can be a result of humidity or spills that fell onto the carpet. I hope someone understands what might be going on.

When i demo d the old fireplace hearth it left a rectangle of subfloor exposed. Fixing the source of the leak which is the fireplace cap will solve the water problem. Excess moisture in a home is not a good thing. If your home has recently flooded this is most likely the reason for the unpleasant odor.

Carpet wet around fireplace. Let s see what you think of this one. I have a 40 yr old brick house with a brick fireplace in the kitchen. Wet carpet can be a perfect breeding ground for mold especially if the air is humid and the water remains in place longer than 48 hours.

It is very important to identify the cause when you have a leaky chimney there are numerous reasons it is never a good idea to put off the repair of a leak especially a chimney leak. Ok you guys. I checked the attic and there are no signs of leaks or dampness. Is a small area and is away from bathroom kitchen etc.

When i stepped on it it got wetter so i used my carpet cleaner to suck up all the water and noticed 10 min later it was just a wet. Several weeks ago while it was raining we noticed in our downstairs room the plasterboard above the wood stove. How to keep wet carpet from molding. I did go outside and look along the wall that is damp and it appears the soil in the garden there is high above the foundation level and even with the weeping holes.

I ve been reading you for a while now and you all seem pretty sharp. The fact that your carpet is getting wet from underneath is not a problem to be addressed. The carpet is only getting wet because water is entering the chimney flue and traveling down to the lowest point of the floor.