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To: E who wrote (104060)	5/15/2005 6:21:52 AM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Losing the trees is the cause of your dampness. You could run a dehumidifier but you'd have to empty it often and more moisture would be drawn in to replace what you take out. I'd be talking to a contractor about adding footing tiles and a sump pump.

To: E who wrote (104060)	5/15/2005 12:10:00 PM
From: Tom Clarke	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I live in a house that is just about as old as your house. When I first bought it 20 years ago I noticed that when it rained water trickled in between the granite stones and I began sealing them up. I was told by someone who knew his stuff that that was the wrong thing to do. These old basements were designed to take in water, otherwise the walls bulge and the stones begin to move. I have an earth floor too. I've often thought about shooting some pea gravel down there, but that wouldn't solve the dampness problem. I think dampness is the nature of the beast in these old houses. Part of the price you pay for charm and character. A dehumidifier helps, but then you have to listen to it...