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Just like the paint that is already flaking off any kind of waterproof coat will do the same.
That is because they are not able to handle the hydrostatic pressure, which results from an over...

I wouldn't recommend making any changes in your home's foundations without consulting a structural engineer. These load bearing walls are there for a reason: to support the whole house.

You...

Yes, you are experiencing mold problems and that is happening due to a combination of two things:
1 - Ground water seeping through the concrete slab and walls, through capillary action, through the...

As long as every porous and organic surface is removed and discarded and the place is treated with fungicide, According to the Center for Disease Control there is no way to effectively remove mold...

Does your house sit on a crawl space, basement or slab foundation?
ballengerb1 is right about the need to locate and fix the source of moisture, otherwise it will not only come back and warp your...

helpless... how about refinishing the marble instead?

I am assuming it is an old construction, so the marble may be something you want to restore rather than remove or cover. Marble floors are so...

I believe months building codes demand that you have an egress window if you are using the basement as additional living space, and even more if you have a bedroom in there.

Egress windows are a...

If your crawl space is encapsulated and conditioned (highly recommended) , you will not need a moisture barrier.
The encapsulation will keep moisture from the ground and outside air out of the crawl...

Based on the same principle as DriCore (allow the concrete to breathe by raising the surface from the floor, provide moisture and thermal protection) there is a product called ThermalDry which has a...

By extending that down spot I see in the picture, things will probably improve considerably. It might take a while for you to see some improvement though, if the snow is melting and the weather is...

Are you positive that the mastic contains asbestos? Maybe it is a good idea to have an asbestos removal professional test it and find out how much of a health hazard you are dealing with.
I urge you...

I would not recommend "sticking" anything to the floor and here's why:
Even a dry basement, such as yours, has some degree of moisture seeping through the concrete due to capillary action. It is...

I would call the people who installed the trench drain in your basement. And demand that they deal with it.
If you have an interior drainage system as you describe, to collect water and divert it...

If your crawl space is open (vented) and has a dirt floor, your best alternative would be sealing or encapsulating it. This way, you will be protecting the floor joists, and the plywood against...

First I'd recommend you test the tiles and what is underneath for asbestos and safety. Have a pro give you a report.
If the floor is asbestos free or it is safe to keep it there you might want to...

A dehumidifier will definitely speed up the process.

Like I said... french drains will too eventually need maintenance. It is not even a matter of if your basement will ever have any water coming in again, but when.
Basements are also prone to water...

I'd strongly suggest you go with an internal perimeter drainage system. A french drain relies on gravity to divert the water away from foundations, or it needs to be hooked to a sump pump.

And...