A drain tile system consists of pipes, sump pits and pumps designed to divert water away from your home’s foundation. Also referred to as weeping tile, perimeter drain or perforated drain, it’s often installed during new construction projects to prevent basement leaks while keeping soil healthy around foundations – providing an effective method for lowering risk for flooding in both basement and crawl space environments.
Hydrostatic pressure often results in cracks in foundation walls that allow water to seep into homes, due to excess soil water that pushes against any object it encounters, including your foundation wall. When this occurs, bowing may occur and cause serious structural issues for your home if not addressed promptly. Basement drain tile systems offer relief by creating an easier route for water flow – drain tiles have holes drilled through them that lead to sump pits, storage containers or daylights aboveground where it eventually ends up flowing downhill towards them and eventually ending up as sump pits, storage containers or daylights aboveground.
Drain tile systems can be installed both inside and outside your home. Exterior drain tile systems are most often found in newly built homes, consisting of perforated pipe positioned around a foundation footer that lies buried below the soil surface. Interior basement drainage systems typically consist of pipes covered with gravel to filter out dirt and debris while helping the water flow smoothly. Interior drainage systems tend to be more popular for retrofitting existing homes but can also be utilized during new construction projects. Sump pumps consist of perforated plastic pipe (typically PVC or flexible corrugated) laid over washed gravel beneath your concrete floor and designed to collect groundwater that seeps into your basement, redirect it toward a sump pump, then expel it back outside again.
Installing a drain tile system is both cost-effective and smart investment – providing protection from flooding and leaks while increasing its value in the long run. Plus, these systems may even eliminate or reduce the need for basement vapor barriers!
If your home features an exterior drain tile system, it is crucial that it remains in proper working order. Clogs in this system could lead to water entering your home and require periodic professional inspection – it would be wise to have it inspected on an annual basis by an expert.
If your basement has become wet, Acculevel offers waterproofing and drain tile services to restore it back to a watertight condition. With years of experience and thousands of satisfied customers under our belts, call or fill out our online form now for a free estimate – serving Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland residents we look forward to speaking with you!