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    Dec 4, 2011, 09:45 AM
    Block walls sweat under sheetrock?
    Will cinder block walls sweat under sheetrock? I am looking at a little house that has been recently remodeled. I do not know if any insulation was put between the sheetrock and block. Aluminum siding was installed outside. New windows and trim was installed. New flooring (carpet) was put in. Will this house sweat and be a mold hazard?

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