Basement Waterproofing Solutions – Drain Tile Cleanout

As part of your new home or remodel of an existing one, be sure to include a basement waterproofing solution with drain tile cleanouts for optimal basement waterproofing. These porous pipes direct water away from your foundation rather than seeping into cracks inside your home; when they become blocked they can interfere with the proper functioning of both foundation and landscape features and should always remain clear for proper functionality.

There are various factors that could impede the performance of your interior basement drain tile system, including clogging of discharge lines or sediment accumulation. Consulting with an experienced basement contractor is often useful when trying to decide on the most effective strategy.

Locate your drain tile cleanout, which should be located under your basement floor, remove its plug and inspect for signs of blockage or water accumulation. Also, inspect whether its discharge line points downward; otherwise, this could indicate sediment buildup that needs cleaning from within your system.

Cleaning your interior drainage system on your own may be possible if you possess the tools. But for an easier experience, Innovative Basement Authority of Fargo recommends hiring professional waterproofers who can open up floors, remove physical debris from pipes, clean areas, and if necessary replace drain tiles with their more efficient BasementGutter(tm) system.

Hydro-jetting machines can also help your drainage system remain clear by sending all dirt and debris back toward the sump crock for removal by your sump pump system. Hydro jets can especially come in handy if your system has developed extensive root growth that has blocked drain tiles.

As part of the construction, contractors may install perforated drain pipes under your basement floor to collect groundwater and excess moisture around your foundation, keeping it from pooling against walls or entering through holes in walls or entering directly through openings in walls. Ultimately these perforated pipes connect to your sanitary lead drain, leading to your sewer. If this drainage system becomes clogged up you could experience basement flooding as well as property damage.

Exterior Drain Tile. Just as interior drain tiles, exterior drain tile systems can be easily integrated during construction or retrofitted in existing foundations to provide waterproofing protection from leakage and flooding in your basement. However, similar to their counterparts indoor drain tiles can become clogged with dirt and debris over time, becoming an ineffective waterproofing measure.

Clogged drain tiles can lead to serious complications in your basement or crawl space, including flooding in both environments; lush green grass amid dry lawn; sunken wet spots on the landscape; and sunken spots of stagnant water in your landscape. If you suspect your drain tile system may be blocked, contact your local waterproofing professionals immediately for help.