We recently regrated our yard to make sure there is no water entering our basement but that only took care of about 90% of the problem. There is still water coming in through the concrete foundation wall, which goes all over the floor. I've tried the masonary sealer but that didn't do a whole lot. I've been researching waterproofing systems but I don't want to dig up the exterior or interior of my basement. Is there a solution that would somehow channel the water as it comes down the concrete wall? There has to be something that I can use to route water to my drain! Help!
2007-01-21 12:43:21 · 6 answers · asked by to_the_hurricave 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The best way to control the water leaking into the basement is to install a sub-pump. This helps to drain the water out of the dirt outside that gets soiled and causes the water to seep into the basement. You can pick one up at Home Depot or a place of that caliber. Hope this helps and good luck with your endeavor.
2007-01-21 13:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by LAURA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a house with this problem. It had a "french drain" build into the basement. This drain is a gap about an inch or more wide between the basement floor and the wall. It was at least 6 inches deep and all the way around the basement. Over to a hole which could have a sump pump installed if needed. This house did not need the sump pump. I am pretty sure that the house was built with this drain. It could be hard to put one in afterwards.
2007-01-21 12:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you regraded your yard that was a wise move. You already did the most important thing. You can also add extensions onto your downspouts to insure you gutters water are far enough away from the house. I went overboard and put concrete sidewalks all the way arund my house to give a good buffer from my foundation. Waterprrofing the inside should be a secondary or last resort...It actually rots your foundation if water DOES actually reach that point and does more harm than good. So, concentrate on the outside and if need be, pull the dirt away from the house...tar your foundation and then regrade the dirt to insure no water. Don't concentrate on waterproofing from the inside.
2007-01-21 12:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a crack that the water is coming through? Or, is it bleeding through? It is probable that the "french drain" around the base of the basement is stopped up. If the water can't drain out to (daylight) it will find the path of least resistance. If you can locate the opening for the drain (usually 2) you can push a stiff wire through it to see if you can find where it is plugged.
2007-01-21 12:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fill in any areas between the floor and your homes starting up position, and also pile airborne dirt and mud in this variety of fashion that water runs remote out of your homes starting up position and out into the backyard and away. downspouts on the eve's and gutters that stress water remote out of your position is a important help as well. i'm assuming this abode is older and what takes position over the years is the gound close to the abode slopes in direction of the abode and not in any respect away, this holds water on the starting up position and that in turn will locate its way into your homes basement and starting up position. once you stress the water away and slope the airborne dirt and mud away you should dry up exceptionally strong. as quickly because that's executed you may practice a strong water sealing paint to the basement. i might want to recommend that you employ a tar depending sealant or crack filler from abode depot or lowes, and so on to fill that area between the blacktop and the abode. wish this facilitates.
2016-12-02 21:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sump pump but it will take a hole.
2007-01-21 12:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Jim C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋