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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...
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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ViewsMas....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...
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Viewsthe 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...
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Viewsyou 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...
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Viewsi`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...
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Viewsof 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...
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Viewshow about getting glass block windows?
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Viewsnever 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...
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Viewsas 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...
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ViewsAndrea..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 ...
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Viewsevery 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...
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Viewswe 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.....
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ViewsHeavy 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...
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Viewswhat 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 ...
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Viewsis 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...
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Viewsi 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 ...
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Viewshey..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...
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Viewsyou 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...
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Viewswith glenn....what is-was the problem with laying `n sealing the blocks correctly? Not much there! Also.....ANY rod holes should be completely ...
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Viewsagreed...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...
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