5. Keep the Floor Warm, Dry and Comfortable
When you have removed any potential seepage problems in the foundation, the next step is to get
rid of is water vapor getting through the concrete floor. As the concrete is porous, water vapor will gradually move through it. If you put a carpet on top of the concrete floor, this humidity becomes trapped under the carpet and arouses smells, mustiness and decay in the carpet.
6. Guard against Common Plumbing Leaks that Ruin Your Finished Basement
Any water seepage, whether it is from the ground or not, will have similar damaging effect on your completed foundation. There are two most widespread domestic water leaks that we observe all the time. The first one is water heaters seeping. The average operational time of a water heater is seven years and when they fail, they always seep and flood the foundation. The second usual plumbing seeping is washing machine hoses that may flood your foundation even if your washing machine is on the upper floors. Those hoses are not created to resist the 50 or 60 pounds per square inch of water pressure like the stiff plumbing system is. There is a bibb to turn the water pressure off when the washing machine is not used, though very few people make use of them all the time. Consequently, these hoses may seep or blow out completely.
7. Inspect Your Basement Windows
Will you be satisfied with them in your newly completed foundation? Foundation windows are known for being difficult to open and maintain. Moreover, the damp environment next to the ground or in the window well makes a metal window rust and a wooden one rot. A lot of them have no screens and painting them is a regular challenge. Of course, you may replace them with foundation windows with energy efficient windows. The are characterized by smooth sliding operation, double glass, full screens, easily removable panels for cleaning or placing long items into the foundation, and they do not require to be painted. The high time to replace your foundation windows is prior to finishing the foundation. Then the carpenters may square them for a fine completed look.
8. Perform Some Basic Exterior Maintenance
You should have your drain pipes extended to store roof water away from the basement. Keep the ground graded away from the home at any possible place and preserve the trenches clean. Maintain window wells clear of leaves and wastes.
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