Drain tile systems are an effective solution to new construction water leaks in any structure below ground level, such as a crawlspace or basement. Drain tiles consist of perforated pipes which channel groundwater away from your home into a sump basin or underground drainage pipe for collection and treatment.
Clogged drain tiles cannot effectively prevent leaks; for this reason it’s essential that their installation be overseen by an accredited basement waterproofing professional.
If your basement has any telltale signs of leakage, such as puddles or salt-like build-up on its walls (efflorescence), act quickly. Delaying will only compound damage further; Standard Water Control offers comprehensive basement waterproofing solutions including diagnosis and installation of the ideal drain tile system for each individual home.
depending on your specific situation, two different kinds of basement drain tiles exist: interior and exterior. Both serve a similar function of keeping ground or surface water from flooding your home or crawlspace; they differ only in terms of where their pipes are installed and their accessibility for maintenance.
Exterior basement drain tiles provide an effective drainage solution for older homes that were not equipped with foundation drainage systems. Consisting of perforated pipes made from either PVC or ABS that are buried around your property’s perimeter, when rain water hits one of these perforations it is diverted away from your home into either a sump pit or underground drainage pipe and later pumped off your property by an underground pump system.
These systems are easy to set up during the early phases of a new build project and require no excavation inside your home, though they can also be retrofitted into existing properties.
A trench will be dug along the footings of your home and then the pipe buried and covered with washed gravel, protecting it from debris that might clog it. A grate or cover may then be placed over top to safeguard its continued functioning.
An internal basement drain system offers several advantages over its external counterparts, including eliminating excavation outside your home and making maintenance and cleaning more accessible. When a grate or cover is removed, perforations in the pipe become exposed and must be regularly maintained and cleared to prevent blockages.
Both options offer long-term basement leak protection, but to find the best option for your needs it’s wise to consult with our professionals at Standard Water Control. We specialize in both external and internal basement drain systems and back our work with a lifetime transferable warranty – contact us now for your free estimate!