Drain tile is a system of pipes used to prevent basement leaks and flooding by channeling ground water away from homes. Installation options may vary, depending on moisture levels and location. A professional contractor will advise you on the ideal drainage solution for your property.
Drain tile, unlike its name implies, is not constructed from tiles but from rigid or corrugated perforated pipe. It can be installed both inside and outside a building; contractors typically place them along foundation perimeters. Drain tiles often complement other waterproofing measures like sump pumps or interior drainage systems to produce optimal results.
Maintaining an effective drain tile system requires proper care, such as making sure its pipes are clog-resistant and that its surrounding soil slopes downward. Clogs in basement drain systems can arise due to debris such as gravel, tree roots or even mud entering through gaps in foundation drainage systems – especially in older homes without foundation drainage systems in place.
Clogged drain tile systems can create serious water issues for your home, which is why it is vital that it is routinely checked by a professional. If signs of clogs arise, be sure to have the basement drains inspected and cleared as quickly as possible in order to prevent further damage to your property.
There are various strategies available to restore a drain tile system to working condition, including using a high-powered pump to remove excess water from your basement and sloping the ground around your foundation to direct it away from it. If the cause of clog is tree roots, they should also be extracted from the soil surrounding the drain pipe before any efforts to unclog occur.
Drain tile systems can be an effective way of protecting your home from moisture damage, but maintaining one may be challenging and requires professional installation. As a result, many homeowners opt to add drain tiles when building or renovating their current homes; however, Reid & Pederson Drainage’s experts can retrofit one into existing properties as well. Get in touch with us now – and contact Reid & Pederson Drainage with any inquiries about effective waterproofing methods like drain tiles!