Buying a drain tile system could prevent hydrostatic pressure build-up around your foundation and lead to leaky walls or flooding; plus it reduces mold growth which poses health concerns for you and your family.
An interior drain tile system works by installing perforated pipe in a bed of gravel beneath the floor slab of your basement or crawl space, then when hydrostatic pressure builds under this space, water collects in this perforated pipe and is directed back toward your sump pit through its pump to dispel into your drainage system and keep your home dry and healthy.
Exterior drain tile systems work similarly to interior ones, except they’re located outside your house on the ground surrounding your foundation. Pipes buried in trenches sloping at 1/4-in. per foot slope toward a drainage basin via sump pump drainage systems; with perforated lines connecting it directly to gutter systems in order to channel away excess rainwater during stormy periods.
These systems are typically installed during the construction phase or added as an addition. Installing drain tiles during initial construction phases is easier; however, any time flooding occurs in a basement or crawlspace drain tile installation should be carried out immediately.
DIY basement drain tile projects may involve doing much of the work yourself, while some parts require professional equipment or expertise. A company like Seepageseal can handle installation of the pump as well as passive waterproofing measures that help prevent future flooding, leaks and mold growth in your basement or crawl space.
Drain tile systems can help safeguard the investment you’ve made in your home, especially in areas with heavy soil that collects moisture that floods into the basement or crawl space. By pairing this waterproofing solution with sump pump, vapor barrier, and other solutions such as Seepageseal’s sump pump services or DIY basement drain tile kits you can eliminate these problems altogether! For more information on diy basement drain tile or any of their other waterproofing services please contact Seepageseal – they would be happy to answer any of your questions – alternatively click here for a free quote!