As part of a system of positive side waterproofing.
Exterior drain tile assembly.
We might also conduct a drain tile spud test to determine whether both the exterior and interior drain tiles are working as expected.
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Troubleshooting drainage problems if your drain tile is functioning properly you won t even know it is there.
The canadians call it a weeping tile and others call it the french.
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Whereas interior drain tile is sort of the jack of all trades of the basement waterproofing business exterior drain tile does one thing and does it extremely well intercepts and drains away ground water before it can get into your basement.
The piping system can be installed on either the outside of the footing exterior drain tile or on the inside of the footing interior drain tile system.
A discharge line would also be included to send the water away from your home.
If any of these elements do not function properly water can build up under the basement floor in the block hollows or along the exterior base of the foundation which can cause seepage efflorescence and.
Bleeders to connect the exterior drain tile to the interior drain tile a sump pump and crock to propel water away from the foundation.
How to put drain tile in wet yard areas.
Drain tile systems or more specifically footing tile systems are installed at the lowest point of the structure alongside the footing.
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Sometimes though a pipe might become clogged with dirt roots or other debris and will then be unable to carry water away.
In some cases our repair team can fix the problem by unclogging the drain from the surface but the issue sometimes requires a more extensive approach.
Exterior drain tile systems in wisconsin illinois pros and cons of repairing your wet basement with an exterior french drain.
This includes overflowing gutters heavy rains poorly positioned downspouts as well as overwatering of shrubs and plants.
If your lawn looks like a swamp every time you get a heavy rain you probably have drainage issues.
Exterior drain tile on the other hand is effective at dealing with water from any source.
The advantage of exterior drain tile is that it intercepts and drains away ground water before it can get in.
Cutaway of a french drain system installed on the outside of the concrete footing of a home foundation.