When a basement floods, it can be a source of stress and frustration for everyone involved. Any kind of water in a home will ruin floors, carpets, furniture and other belongings. Additionally, all kinds of bacteria can make their way into a home through a leaky basement. Moisture also creates a breeding ground for mold that can cause hazardous health issues to the occupants of the home. There are many ways to correct a basement flooding problem, such as diverting downspouts, installing a curtain drain, or building up foundation soil. However, if these methods do not remedy the problem, it is advisable to install interior and exterior French drains in Natick MA.
French drains work with a sumps and sump pumps to provide protection against basement flooding. They consist of pipes that have small holes drilled in them and are placed securely in a bed of gravel. These special pipes drain away water below the basement floor. There are two classifications of French drains in Natick MA: interior and exterior French drains. An interior French drain catches the water that seeps inside and drains it by gravity to a sump pump that sends the water back outside or into a drain line. An external French drain, on the hand, prevents water from entering the basement. External French drains require thorough excavations to expose the foundations footings and walls and give one an opportunity to apply a waterproof coating membrane to the exterior surfaces of the walls for extra protection.
To install an internal French drain, the waterproofing contractor from Drycrete Waterproofing will cut a channel into the basement slab. The technician then digs the ground below the channels to install a perforated drain pipe and a sump pump. They will then fill the trench. However, when installing an external French drain, the contractor digs around the outside of the foundation, applies a waterproofing to the basement walls, and then installs the French drain system next to the foundation.
French drains in Natick MA are very useful in areas that have a high water table. To ensure that all the French drains are installed correctly, it is imperative to hire a certified waterproofing technician.
