approx 24sqft,8x8x2.5ft?.
...don't have much headroom...do ya...???...:lol5:...(do you mean 8 x 2.5 x 8ft?)

anyways...a de-humidifier is the best way to go...if you can swing it...:thumbsup: As long as the source of air for the intake is humid...you have problems.