Other red flags include visible basement floor cracks or cracks in your concrete walls, foundation damage, peeling paint, or ...

Like a traditional basement, dampness from the ... moisture-proof insulation. Cover the floor and foundation walls with a plastic vapor barrier, and use a dehumidifier to remove remaining moisture ...

Moisture related issues in a basement are ... tape a piece of plastic to the floor and leave it for 24-48 hours. If condensation forms under the plastic, water vapor is seeping through the ...