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Having pools of water collecting in your basement, yard or on the sides of your home is one of the worst things that can happen to your home. If this persists, damp or structural damage is likely to occur if the problem is not handled correctly.
French drains are an effective solution for directing the water away from your building. Here, weeping tiles are used. They are well perforated pipes that are used for drainage. These pipes are fixed in trenches in the areas of concern, and they easily direct the water away from the home. A sump pump sometimes enhances French drains where necessary. French drains are a suitable method of controlling the flow of water if your yard or basement has a particular area that holds pools of water. Weeping tiles can also be used as part of a full exterior or interior waterproofing solution.
French drain installation is a procedure that can free you from the frequent collection of pools of water in your home or yard. We excavate a ditch at the point where the water collects, then fix a French drain pipe, usually known as weeping tile. This is enclosed by gravel and lined with landscaping fabric for maximum stability and protection. The water that ultimately gathers will be led down through the gravel, and traces its path into the piping. The pipe will be brilliantly designed to convey the water away from your property. Direct Waterproofing can install French drains both on the exterior and interior of your building, depending on what area is affected.
Whether outside or inside, French drain installation serves to ensure that surface, as well as groundwater, is never allowed to collect in one place. The build-up signs of water can easily be seen. Pools of water collect at the low points in the yard or get confined in some specific areas of your basement. This is hostile and can actually tamper with your yard or basement. It can also lead to more problems in the future. For instance, if water collects and pools against your foundation walls and cracks, structural damage will result, and this leads to even more damp concerns. French drains are the cost-effective and exceedingly helpful solution that will ensure water is quickly directed away from your property relieving you of any wet basement concerns and saving you the hustle in future.
Direct Waterproofing uses advanced wet basement solutions to keep your home free of moisture. It helps you deal with the problems of moisture, flooding, and water infiltration before they wreak havoc on your building. We have a professional team to deal with any wet basement problem.
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