How to Keep the Water Out Of Your Basements

Most people believe that concrete surfaces are capable of blocking water from entering their houses. But, groundwater in reality is capable of passing through cement barriers and hard rock materials too.

Over time, hydrostatic pressure erodes away the mortar joints between bricks, making a way for water to flow through to the surface cracks. This problem can be addressed by adopting the following methods:

 

1. Properly place weep holes in a retaining wall, which can help basement floors to keep dry and walls moisture free.

 2. Seal any pipe leakage from roof runoff, drain the water flow into a safer release point and prevent water trapping gullies to be formed near the house.

3. Modern drain-mat systems, which are economically viable and widely available, can be applied over foam surfaces to protect the floor from water leakage as well as add luxury in house. They make cold basements comfortable enough for healthy living space.

 

4. Make use of filter fabric to let water through and eliminate hydrostatic pressure behind the wall surface.

5. Try to install waterproofing systems that collect groundwater leakage, protecting house from potential risk of heavy rains.

6. Fill the exposed mortar cracks with the hydraulic cement.

7. Make the slope of drainage system such that water can’t get in contact with house foundation.