Why is water coming in my basement where the walls meet the floor?
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- Опубликовано: 8 янв 2023
- Why is water coming in my basement where the walls meet the floor?
If you're new to owning a home, this is likely a new issue to you. Surprisingly enough, your foundation walls and floor were not poured at the same time. As a result, those joints are not waterproof. In heavy rains, the pressure of the water outside the home can force itself through those joints to flood your basement.
In order to solve this, after you have tried extending your gutters, re-grading your hard, and otherwise keeping water away from your foundation, the installation of a Drain Tile System will be needed. This can be done on the inside or the outside the foundation with the exact same effect, with the inside being the more common, economical way to install the system.
Is there supposed to be a gap between the basement floor and the wall?
It's not uncommon to have a small gap between the basement floor and the wall. This gap is typically created during construction due to the forms used to pour the foundation walls. It's recommended to consult with a professional contractor or building scientist to determine the best approach for your specific situation.
How do you fix a leaking basement where the floor meets the wall?
Fixing a leaking basement where the floor meets the wall can be a challenging problem, but several strategies can be effective. Addressing plumbing leaks and fixing, improving interior and exterior drainage, installing a sump pump, seal cracks, and gaps are the effective steps to fix a leaking basement where the floor meets the wall.
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00:22 The Cove joint
00:50 Hydrostatic pressure
01:22 Drain tile
02:06 Discharge line
02:51 Sump pit
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Thanks! That's one of the best explanations in layman terms I've ever heard. A very easy understanding of how a house foundation is protected from water entering a basement. Good job my friend. +++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul++=
Thanks so much, Numbskull! Love the name! Have a great day!
we had an interior french drain installed and still have water coming in..we have two sub pumps too. it's seeping int through the where the wall meets the floor. Not sure what to do next.
Hi Stephanie!
Sounds like you an evaluation to see where the water is coming in. If it's seeping where the wall meets the floor, it means the Drain Tile you had installed was not installed correctly.
If you got it done by a reputable company, it should have come with a warranty. Call that company and have them come out and fix it.
If you had a handyman do it, call a reputable waterproofing company and have them come re-do it correctly.
@@Therealsealllc thank you
@@StephanieGagos happy to help! Sorry you're having the issue.
What if water is coming in between the floor and walls, and you already have a sump pump?
Hi @szargos!
That means that your Drain Tile either does not exist or is not functioning. Just because you have a sump pump doesn't mean you have a Drain Tile. And if your Drain Tile is original to the house, at some point, it will need to be replaced. All original Drain Tiles do, as they are usually clay, without sock, without pitch, and without gravel.
@@Therealsealllc Ok, makes sense. Thanks for the reply!
Happy to help!@@szargos
the problem is when those drain tiles clog what do you do now?
The Drain Tiles are protected not only by the bed of gravel, but a filter sock. It is a very rare occasion that a Drain Tile clogs up when installed properly.
The one situation that can happen is when there is extremely sandy soil. In that case, we would not install the sock and let the sand through to prevent the system from clogging.
But to answer your question, same thing as when your brakes go out, or your fridge breaks, or your car gets totaled. You replace it. Luckily, if it's under warranty with a reputable company, this doesn't cost you a thing, unlike your brakes, fridge, and car. So all smiles!
thanks for replying but I'm being told that my problem is that I have an orange type of bacterial growth on the outside of the pipe not allowing the water to go into the pipe but instead come up through basement floor.
@@waynebaker4624 oh no that's Iron Ochre Bacteria.
What you are dealing with is a bacteria in the ground that grows and hardens, clogging Drain Tiles and wrecking Sump Pumps alike.
There are things you can do with your system (no sock on Drain Tile, 1" gravel, Iron Ochre Catching Basin, and using bleach tablets to help keep the bacteria clear), but with Iron Ochre, you'll be replacing the Drain Tile System likely every 5 years. You may be able to stretch it to 10 if you take great care, but unfortunately Iron Ocher is like the cancer in your Drain Tile System.