Question from Denise
Debra,
We put some cement on the bricks in the basement, to keep mold from coming in. Was cement the wrong thing to use around my daughter who is cemically sensitive, and will
eventually out gas?
Denise
Debra’s Answer
Cement is an inert material that does not outgas. It is safe for people with MCS.
However, cement is porous and can allow misture to pass through. It won’t prevent mold growth. I witnessed this some years ago when I had a cement block retaining wall holding up a hillside. It was often damp and grew lots of nice moss!
