I have a full basement that was backfilled with clay, not gravel. It is retaining water. Is there a product on the market that will elimate this problem without having to excate and gravel fill.
I am a complete moron.
Thanks for you help
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I am a complete moron.
I don't think you have any hope of claiming that title, too many contenders, too little time to sort and care too little to try.
Now lets see if some of us can help you out but we may need a little more information.
Do you have any type of weeping bed around your foundation that you are aware of?
Is the floor in your basement concrete and is the basement finished?
Do you have a sump pump and does it run steady or seasonally?
Does the water only enter after a heavy rain?
Sorry for the questions
Gabe
Thanks Gabe, you are too kind.
Ok...The entire foundation was excavated out of shale. There is a perimeter drain with 3ft. of gravel cover then clay backfill to grade. The perimeter drain has been checked for clogs but it is clear.
The floor is concrete and the basement is finished. Foundation is concrete block.
There is a sump pump and it runs seasonally. We have had a tremendous amount of rain the last two months.
The water enters after heavy rains.
I sure appreciate your questions and thanks for your reply/help.
To answer your original question, I don't believe that there is a product on the market that would satisfy you present needs.
Excavating and backfilling with gravel is still your best bet. You can do one side at a time as budget allows but you should give it consideration. At least you won't have to go pass the 3 foot gravel cover in dept.
Masonry block walls are a little more difficult than poured concrete. Typically a masonry wall has 10 times the perm rate of concrete and the quality of the waterproofing it top priority as is drainage. You have to stop moisture or water "before" it gets to the block. A small leak from the outside can fill your block with water in no time.
Sorry I can't be of more help
Gabe
Thanks Gabe, I really appreciate your taking the time to help. Time to get to work!!!!
Thanks again!
There's no way you can be a complete moron. He lives, and attempts to drive, in Minnesota.
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