Damp Basement

[Benjamin McClellan]

Hi BP, 

I have a rental unit that I want to add one room in the basement. I will frame out the walls on the inside of the block, seal and insulate. I was going to drywall it with mold resistant drywall, but would like to use something better. I put a dehumidifier down there but it could get unplugged and then mold.  Does any one have any Ideas for the walls. Maybe Paneling?

[Matthew Paul]

If the basement is below grade , do not insulate it , it can hold moisture . When you finish the drywall put vent covers in the wall , some high and some low to let the area behind the walls have ventilation .