Considering a drain tile system when dealing with basement waterproofing issues is one of the best solutions available to you. Also referred to as weeping tile, French drain, foundation drainage or perimeter drain systems, they contain perforated pipes that help keep groundwater away from entering your foundation and home’s foundation. Drain tiles play an integral part in any effective basement waterproofing or crawl space waterproofing solution; we will discuss their operation, interior/exterior distinctions as well as types of pipe, costs involved and more in this article.
Hydrostatic pressure, or the push and pull effect, occurs when there’s more water in the soil than can be absorbed, pushing against anything it encounters including your home’s foundation walls and leading to leaky basement floors and wall cracks over time. Drain tile systems work to alleviate hydrostatic pressure by diverting excess moisture away from your foundation through either sump pumps or downward-sloping drainage systems that divert it.
Drain tile systems can be installed both inside and outside your home. Interior systems are most often found beneath basement floors/slabs. Interior drain tile installations tend to be used in newer construction homes that do not already feature exterior systems – although older homes can benefit as well.
Foundation repair contractors who offer interior drain tile installations begin by clearing away furniture or other objects in your basement to create space for jackhammering concrete flooring and digging a trench around its interior perimeter with rigid PVC or corrugated flexible pipe installed for drainage; once complete, an electric sump pump will then be placed to drain off excess water from this trench.
An exterior drain tile system works similarly, except its pipes are installed outside your home rather than underneath it. These drain pipes typically consist of rigid PVC or corrugated flexible material and are laid in a network around your foundation and yard – this form of foundation drainage being the most popular among residential properties.
Exterior drain tile systems typically include a sump pump to direct excess water away from your home, working together with waterproofing products such as vapor barriers and waterproof membranes to provide long-term waterproof protection. For optimal performance and functionality, your drain tile system must be regularly serviced; clearing away clogs or debris as necessary and making sure the sump pump works as it should are among its many tasks. For any inquiries or repairs on foundation issues please don’t hesitate to get in touch – contact us now!