Yard Water Drainage Blocked Up.
Great Lakes Waterproofing is a big fan of underground yard drain systems but the cheap undersized plastic pipe we find at most home stores can be a challenge if not properly maintained. This Burnsville, MN Homeowner spent thousands fo dollars putting this underground water pipe drainage system in but over a few years it filled with dirt, preventing the water from draining.
This lead to water pooling up at the foundation causing significant basement water damage. We recommend these pipes need to be much larger in diameter, minimum 6" of diameter and properly cleaned at least once a year to get all the dirt and leaves out.
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
Rubble Basement Wall Construction showing how the rock is stacked to build the wall.
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.
I Have Drain-Tile But I Still Have A Wet Basement!
Basement Waterproofing Using Above Floor Channels and Dimple Board
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