some time puddles

[Billkcopy]

got some puddling going on in 1-2 small spots in cellar. Cemented major cracks, minor holes and did Dry Lock paint .. still got a few tiny puddles. could I cement those.?. and with what kind of cement? have a french drain which works well. also: is there a way to test the air qality in cellar? or would old fashioned opening windows/door every few days do trick? thanks!
bk

[craig@pioneer]

Billkcopy:

Thanks for your post. If you have small puddles only some times in the basement, it could very well be condensation. I would need some more info to answer the question fully. How old is the house? What type of walls do you have? Is there a sump attached to your french drain?

As for testing air quality, that is something that we do not do. However, I do not recommend opening the windows and doors in a basement. You need a perfect day of temperature and humidity to effectively air out the basement. If you pick the wrong day, you could make things worse.

If you want to have one of our specialists come and look at your basement, free of charge, we would be happy to make recommendations. Otherwise, you can post the answers to my above questions and we can continue here on the forum.

I look forward to your response.

Regards,

Craig@pioneerbasement.com