damp/icky in vestibule

hi- we have a typical understoop vestiblue that always gets damp when it rains. any way to seal better? alos floor is concrete- how do people typically cover? it’s the main way we go into the house and it needs some “niceing up”. thanks in advance!!

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in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago

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slvillager | 12 years and 10 months ago

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hey- op here. thanks for the responses. we have a new stoop. I think the problem is rain coming in from the iron door. my plan is to: caulk/compound any visible cracks, and then get an indoor outdoor rug to pretty it up. it gets really humid in there, and i do have power so am considering a dehumidifier. our iron door is not open– i’m not sure if that makes it better or worse. c’mon bronwstoners- everyone must have this issue and you’re my only hope!

mousta | 12 years and 10 months ago

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It is true that a stoop/stair restoration is probably the only permanent solution. I did a temporary fix of sealing the between every joint between the riser/step with a concrete bonding caulk. It seems to have stopped the majority of the water leaking into the area underneath for the time being. But again this was a stopgap solution until I get the whole staircase refinished.

466dad | 12 years and 10 months ago

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I think this is par for the course. I looked around the site and posted for advice on making the under-stoop storage area less of a moist dungeon, and it seemed like stoop restoration was really the only answer. We have neighbors getting their facade redone, and the guys have just chiseled down to solid stone before repairing, and there are huge gaps in the stone at every joint between tread and riser. I’m sure the weak stone they got rid of here was letting lots of water through…  I tried damp rid, which was totally overwhelmed. If you have power, a light bulb underneath does seem to make a difference post-rainstorm. I hope you find other answers – I’ll be watching!