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Hydrostatic pressure on the outside of the walls(can cause walls to crack/bow/buckle) caused from tons of dirt/clay which expands `n contracts, an...
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over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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Masman
Mas....can you post a pic or 2 ? IF you are saying that from inside the basement that you see water coming in from the TOP or Above the Bsmt wall...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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hmmmm
the installer said" by adding/putting dirt over rocks may clog it" hmmm, seems to me.....think about this.....dirt is going to get into the rocks...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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just to add
you have possibly much to gain and maybe $100-150 to lose with my 1st recommendation. Since it 'might' be your problem its better to spend that f...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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try snaking the main and floor drains
i`ve had many people call me with same problem in last 2 months, water coming up through cracks in bsmt floor...so far all have been solved by a p...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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here`s another example
of a homeowner who has-HAD alot of water coming up through cracks in his bsmt floor and 2 years ago i told him before he gets est`s on a sump pum...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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basement windows
how about getting glass block windows?
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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when buying a house
never take the sellers word no matter what they put down on'disclosure' on whether the basement leaks or not. Now dont get me wrong, i`m not sayin...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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cableman
as always...be very careful when working-digging underground. For 26 years and in my opinion, this whole thing about 'drain tiles' is way over-rat...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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xypex
Andrea..we only will use what we know will work and last and that is Tar. Depending on who makes it the words 'roofing cement' will be stenciled ...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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Mold
every article i read `n all the experts say to"Eliminate the sources of moisture"...i agree, makes sense. I`m only going to get into homes that h...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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Tar--backfill
we use a 6 mil visqueen over the Tar then backfill with 100% peastone to within a few inches of grade.I will never change over to anything else.....
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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jam
Heavy thick TAR is what i use. Where i live there is a local company that makes it but you should be able to find 'Dewitts' sp? Apply with rubber...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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all this rain and snow
what a goofey winter in midwest. Just to go over things to look for if some of you have leakage/seepage in your basment. IF...you ONLY have water ...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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cracks,inspector
is the home inspector right or are you assuming he/she is? Call your city inspector & explain the situation to them and if need be have them come...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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crawls
i feel for you and others with crawls...many just not easily remedied. You are wise to think ahead i`ll say that.Humidity--moisture can and will ...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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something else for all people to chew on
hey..i dont post in other forums like electrical,roofing,flooring etc cuz i do not do that kinda work. I post and try to help people in waterproo...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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Basement
you have a good hubby there! Now, did he or is he this time digging the trench all the way down to the footing/drain tiles?? This is a must! And h...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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i agree
with glenn....what is-was the problem with laying `n sealing the blocks correctly? Not much there! Also.....ANY rod holes should be completely ...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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Eagle
agreed...when these homes are built they R still just damproofing with all B S garbage as backfill.Builders backfill w/old cans,bricks,blocks,wood...
over 8 years by BasementWaterproofer
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