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Clogged French Drain?

Clogged French Drain1. French Drain problems begin as they slowly become clogged by sediment. A basement leak can cause water to seep inside the hollow voids of the masonry creating damp walls that will dissolve water soluble elements such as calcium, lime, and other minerals out of your cement.

2. Once french drains become blocked, temperature also plays a role in basement flooding. Changes in temperature cause expansion and contraction in your masonry structures. This continuous motion allows many points of entry for water to follow in through. The source of leakage in many basements occurs at the seam where the masonry wall meets the concrete floor.

3. Because blocked french drains can no longer drain properly, water building up below ground level, exerts force, causing water to seep up through cracks and seams in the floor. Pools of water will often form at low points in the floor.

4. Heavy wet soil, the result of french drain failure, can exert many pounds of force against your vulnerable basement walls and is another source of basement flooding. Wet basement walls will often crack or buckle. The cost often involved with foundation repair because of buckling or cracks is avoidable if proper steps are taken.Drainage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basement Services 911 provides the following services:Basement Waterproofing before and after

 

When should you call Basement Services 911 for your FREE inspection?

When you are suffering from the following issues:Flooded, Wet, Damp Basement

  • Standing Water on Floor
  • Wall or Floor Seepage
  • Mold and/or Mildew
  • Musty Odors
  • Wet Basement Floors or Damp Spots on Walls
  • White Chalky Substance on Walls
  • Deterioration of Carpet or Wood
  • Peeling Paint
  • Cracked Basement Walls or Floors
  • Rust on Appliances or Furniture
  • Dry Rot Along Basement Walls
  • Underground Window Well Leakage
  • Stair/Entryway Leakage
  • Bowing or Bulging Walls

 


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