In this video, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor discusses wet basements and what homeowners can do about them with mason Mark McCullough and heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey.
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Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and masonry expert Mark McCullough explain a variety of culprits and solutions for basements that are struggling with water issues. Water in the basement is either surface water or sub-surface water.
Where to find it?
Surface water requires water management solutions. Water management solutions could include but aren’t limited to leveling your yard, adding swales, repositioning your downspouts, and repairing any cracks in your foundation.
Subsurface water is groundwater that is coming into the basement via the floor as the water table rises. Solutions for subsurface water include French drains, sump pumps, and dry wells. Subflooring material with a raised rubber base can be used as a preventive measure for moisture.
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