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This system is installed under the basement floor and water is directed to a sump pump pit, then discharged away from the house. A 12-inch wide by 12-inch deep trench is cut around the entire perimeter of the basement.
Benji Dittrich Construction has the knowledge and experience in foundation repair and basement waterproofing. We are a professional basement waterproofing company that will help you solve your drainage problem.
Interior and exterior waterproofing are both good methods. It can be tempting to want to save money now by ignoring the problem, but waiting to address your basement waterproofing can lead to a bigger expense in the future.
The best way to keep you basement dry and free from mold is be preventative. Don’t wait for the big flood to do something because then repairs just got more expensive.
Hiring Benji Dittrich Constrution who has experience with all of these types of basement waterproofing solution will help you determine what is the correct method to fix the drainage problem for good.
If one of your basement walls is cracking and water is entering that crack; installing an interior drainage system may alleviate some of the problems but will not fix the crack in the wall.
Incorrect exterior fill (impermeable fill) not allowing for drainage is one of the leading causes of bowing basement walls. If the interior system reduces the water it will alleviate some of the pressure but it will not change the fact that the fill outside your home is not allowing water to drain. When the water doesn’t drain it will sit in the soil causing pooling and build up.
ncorrect exterior fill (impermeable fill) not allowing for drainage is one of the leading causes of bowing basement walls. If the interior system reduces the water it will alleviate some of the pressure but it will not change the fact that the fill outside your home is not allowing water to drain. When the water doesn’t drain it will sit in the soil causing pooling and build up.
If one of your basement walls is cracking and water is entering that crack; installing an interior drainage system may alleviate some of the problems but will not fix the crack in the wall.
Interior weeping tile is not recommended when a foundation is cracked or bowing. The foundation damage has occurred due to poor soil conditions around the exterior perimeter of the house. Excess pressure from saturated soil causes lateral pressure to be exerted against the foundation of the house causing the damage. The remedy in combination with any required foundation repair is to remove undesirable soil conditions and replace the soil with proper drainage material, an exterior waterproofing system and proper grading.
Incorrect exterior fill (impermeable fill) not allowing for drainage is one of the leading causes of bowing basement walls. The interior system can reduce the water it can alleviate some of the pressure but it will not change the fact that the fill outside your home is not allowing water to drain. When the water doesn’t drain, it saturates the soil, creating excess pressure and can continue to cause foundation damage.
A sump pump is a key component to keeping your house dry even during the heaviest rain and snow falls.
There are a wide variety of pumps available on the market today. Some things to look for when evaluating a pump are: horsepower, head pressure, cord length, phase & voltage, backup system and automatic vs. manual pumps.
In order for the sump pits and sump pumps to work properly they have to be properly maintained. Typically you should inspect your equipment once a year, however in houses below ground level with a lot of potential water leaks inside; pumps need to be examined more frequently.
It is usually easier to repair the sump pump itself which will eventually fail due to mechanical wear, rather than to repair flooded basement if you let the problem with sump pump to go too far.
When examining your sump pump, you should also try and clean it from gravel, sand and other debris. This will increase efficiency and extend the life of the pump.
A sump pump is a pump that is used to remove any water or moisture that accumulates around the foundation of your house. Water enters via perimeter drains or a basement waterproofing system like a weeping tile around the foundation walls.