water in basement.
water in basement.
(OP)
I have a small water problem in my basement. I'm almost 100% certain that it is from rain or snow melting and not from high water tables. This water does not happen quite often. I've been thinking of installing a french drain around the perimeter of the house and also connecting my downspouts to it. How deep do I have to go with the perimeter drain. I am going to have a dry well professionally installed for these drains to dump into. I live in the Northeast and am concerned on whether I have to go below the frost level with the perimeter drains.





RE: water in basement.
In both cases, the drain tile is run into a sump basin. On the exterior the basin is a "french drain" (no bottom in it so the water can percolate into the soil). On the interior the basin should have a sump pump in it with a float operated switch for automatic operation.
Both of these are costly and really only needed IF the water is due to a high groundwater table. I would first make sure that the problem is not surface water. Check the grading around your foundation. Make sure that the soil slopes away from your foundation with at least a 2% slope. Put longer runners on your downspouts to direct the water away from the foundation.
Good luck!
RE: water in basement.
Good Luck,
R.A. Hassett, P.E.
rah1616@hotmail.com
RE: water in basement.