Wet Basement Video

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You can't yell at the rain and have it stop, but you can make sure that your gutters and downspouts work well, your grading around your house is graded away from it, and that your sump pump discharge pipe is directing it's water far enough away from the house to not be reintroduced to it.

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French Drain Systems And Basement Waterproofing

If repairs to your basement have proved to be short term quick fixes rather than a long term solution to your moisture problem, then the installation of a French drain system offers the permanent peace of mind you've been looking for in basement waterproofing from Basement Lifeguard French Drain PA.

The French drain concept was first developed in the 1800s by a lawyer and one time US government official named Henry French. At the time, French drains were of primary use for farmers as simple gravel filled ditches pitched from a high point to a lower one. Of course today's modern version of Mr. French's idea is a lot more complex but the basic premise is still used to waterproof basements.

The basic installation procedure consists of digging a trench approximately one foot deep by one foot wide inside the interior perimeter of the basement. The trench is filled with a specialized, perforated pipe called drain tile and covered with gravel. A new covering floor is installed on top as well as a new sump pump and your wet basement problems are a thing of the past.

A consistently wet basement can cause a vast array of problems to your home, not the least of which is a significant decrease in property value. A professionally installed French drain system by our experts can keep your basement dry for good, allowing you to maintain your most valuable asset-your home.

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