Rubble Basement Wall Construction
At one time stacking square stones was very popular for foundations, we call these rubble walls. This method was used on budget farm builds and big-dollar mansions.
Unfortunately the mortar used to seal between the rocks starts to degrade over time and in some cases allows water to move through the walls.
In our opinion, bentonite injections around the exterior foundation is the best way to seal these back up. Not only are you stopping the water outside but you don't have to cover the inside walls with plastic sheet or dimple board.
Some of the different types of blocks used in wall construction from the 1950's
Block foundation wall with crack showing how water can get into the basement
Historical photo showing a basement wall footing being poured with concrete in 1940
Dimple board used inside basement on walls for waterproofing
Side view of a common basement wall using blocks for construction
Finishing mortar joints between cinder blocks for the best waterproofing
Melting snow means wet basements in Minnesota.
Yard drainage pipe is filled with dirt, rain water is collecting near the home leaving this customer with a wet basement.
I Have Drain-Tile But I Still Have A Wet Basement!
Basement Waterproofing Using Above Floor Channels and Dimple Board
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