humidity in the baseman... advise

[Botticeli]

I live in Toronto, Canada. My home is 30 years old.

By baseman is basically dry, except for one corner (towards the backyard). There is always a bit of humidity, specially when rains or snow melting.

To solve the problem I added a patio (cement), but the problem continues.

Is just a bit damp, and I can see marks of previous rain seasons.

Thanks for any advise

Botticelli

[Don Phillipson]

Watch on TV "Holmes on Homes" which often encounters damp basements. The usual answer is improved external drainage. In 30 years (a) original drains may have become clogged or blocked, (b) demand for drainage may have increased because of changing weather or building nearby.

[hallerb]

check external drains but then install a interior french drain, and end the problem permanetely

[ransley]

Even without leaks basements are usualy humid, concrete allows in ground moisture, get a dehumidifier