adair Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 This closet was built in 1994 with 1x4 tongue and groove smooth sanded planks. It is 4'x 6' and stinks to high heaven. No apparent signs of moisture intrusion or any forms of dead bodies or other life forms. Seller says it's been this way for a while. Wont store anything in it. Buyer would like a resonable solution short of complete tear out and replacement or surface sealant, which defeats the purpose of having a cedar closet. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hi Barry, Is this a slab or a conventional foundation? It sounds odd. If no clues are visible I don't see how they can get around tearing-out, at least a little to look for the cause. I'm not big on mold but it is one possiblity. Maybe dead mice or a snake. Then again, maybe someone hid a body behind that cedar lining... The "House Detective" indeed. [:-batman] Brian G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adair Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Brian, Thanks for the input and need for further necessary info. Good call. It's on a slab foundation. This is primo clear heartwood cedar and is a hermetically sealed closet with a self closing door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 If we don't hear from you in a week we're sending the cops to check behind the cedar. [] Brian G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 A rat in the wall smells bad for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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