To fix the problem get rid of the water. Sound easy?

For surface water, your best bet is to re-grade all around the house so that
water flows away. Also install eaves troughs and put long extensions on the
down-spouts to keep water away.

If it's ground water coming up sell the house and run, yes run away. And
don't bet the farm by relying on a mechanical means of water removal (i.e.
sump pump). They are guaranteed to fail.

Ultimate both can be expensive to fix. You must decide to either live with
a wet basement or move away. He-humidifiers, heat, etc. don't solve the
problem, only hide it temporarily.



"sandiapaul" wrote in message
om...
OK guys, here is the story. I found a lovely Swedish botanist,
proposed, and now at 43 I'm getting married. We found a great house,
well nearly great. The original part of the house is from 1820 and
it's basement has water seepage into the new (15 year old) walkout 21
x 24 basement. The owner put a trench(french drain) around the
perimeter of the newer slab and a sump pump to get rid of the water.
By close inspection the new part does not seem to have seen any water
on the floor, but the trench certainly has. Don't try to talk my out
of the place that isn't going to happen...What can I do to minimize
the rust effects on my machines and tools down there? De-humidifiers,
heat, ventilation...whatever you have tried and works.

Thanks to all!

Paul