I thought it was MOULD...but its actually worse (120 year old House Renovation)

Summary by Krater

The creator investigates water damage and mold issues in the basement of her house by removing drywall and discovering severe rot on a main wooden beam.

From the video

Answers: How do you inspect and deal with mold and water damage in a house basement?

• basement mold and water damage
• drywall removal
• inspecting wooden beams for rot
• renovation problem solving

What it concludes

• Covering basement walls with wood boards or non-breathable paint traps moisture and worsens mold problems.
• The wooden foundation beam has significant wood-eating insect damage and rot caused by moisture.
• Professional consultation and exchanging the entire wooden beam are necessary to fix the structural issue properly.