We are moving into a new construction home in July. The basement is poured concrete, completely underground. The builder has put insulation on the walls. I am wondering what, if anything, we should do to the basement before we move in (we plan on finishing the basement in a few years). Someone suggested putting down the sealer stuff you usually put in garages (sorry, don't know the name). Will this help prevent any moisture problems? Should we wait and watch the floor for awhile before doing anything? Also, I have not yet asked the builder, but should I expect that anything was put underneath the insulation that was attached to the walls? Thanks. My husband and I are very much novices in this area.

I want to install one of those pull-down attic stairs so I can create a storage area up in the attic. I contracted with a contractor to do the work. Unfortunately he told me that the attic stairs can't be installed. The only way to install the stairs is to cut through one of the trusses in the attic and that would not be a good idea. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get this stairs installed? Thanx, JT