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  1. bobrob1892

    Foundation Wall Cracks - Xypex, Blue Tar & Membrane

    I am in the process of replacing the original french drains around 3 walls of a 30 year old home in Southern Ontario. There is a serious water seepage problem through the concrete block walls in the basement but not through the basement slab. A 7' deep, 3' wide and 40' total length trench (~10...
  2. bobrob1892

    Backfil Material

    Thanks DRC1. The trench is about 40' long (8'+12'+10'+10') , 7' deep and 3' wide. Would I use 3/4" stone to backfill the whole trench minus 6" from the top? If so, would it channel so much water as to overflow the sump pump/pit capacity i.e work too well? Bob
  3. bobrob1892

    Backfil Material

    I will be backfilling a trench around a 7' deep basement wall in Southern Ontario and need some advice. A french drain will be laid at the bottom of the trench. The soil in this area is clay like and holds on to water, shoud I discard the earth removed and backfill with a different soil, or...
  4. bobrob1892

    Replacing 30 Year Old French Drain

    I am in the process of replacing the original french drains around the North and East walls of a 30 year old home just purchased in Southern Ontario. There is a serious water seepage problem through the concrete block walls in the basement but not through the floor. A 7' deep, 3' wide and 30'...

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