my basement walls are cinder block, and before i put up walls i wanted to know what i should do to prevent moisture leakage. it doesn't leak now, but in case of future problems. question 2 is that my basement floor is uneven, and i wanted to make it even using a levelling concrete...any suggestions? oh and i was just going to get the guys to put in carpet and underlay right on the concrete as my ceiling is already fairly low....good idea or what?
Answer:
There is really nothing yo8u're going to do on the inside to prevent leaks so that looks after that part of it. The uneven floor may level off with a levelling compound but you'll have to have some assurance that it will endure. I do not believe in putting an underpad down in the basement because if for any reason whatsoever it floods, the underpad has to be discarded.
