Ok you guys.
Carpet wet around fireplace.
Is a small area and is away from bathroom kitchen etc.
When moisture gets underneath the carpet a musty odor will form.
Carpet wet around fireplace.
When i demo d the old fireplace hearth it left a rectangle of subfloor exposed.
The carpet is only getting wet because water is entering the chimney flue and traveling down to the lowest point of the floor.
It s important to act.
Several weeks ago while it was raining we noticed in our downstairs room the plasterboard above the wood stove.
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.
I have a 40 yr old brick house with a brick fireplace in the kitchen.
If your home has recently flooded this is most likely the reason for the unpleasant odor.
I hope someone understands what might be going on.
When a carpet smells musty or smells like mildew it can be a result of humidity or spills that fell onto the carpet.
The fact that your carpet is getting wet from underneath is not a problem to be addressed.
Even if it s only water a funny odor can accumulate over time.
Excess moisture in a home is not a good thing.
Let s see what you think of this one.
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.
I d like to tile that area and then cut the existing carpet so that it sits flush with the new tile s edges.
In my living room nowhere near a window about 4 ft away from my front door and 3 ft away from wall i noticed a damp spot on the floor.
Moisture problems common causes of leaks.
How to keep wet carpet from molding.
Fixing the source of the leak which is the fireplace cap will solve the water problem.
The rooms upstairs are fine.
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.
I checked the attic and there are no signs of leaks or dampness.
Its on opposite side of all plumbing.
We have a 2 story home and the ground level is the one that is wet.