Waterproofing Basement Walls | Finished & UnFinished Basement

[@familymariano6195]

I don't even know why i'm watching this, we don't even have a basement 😅

[@tyvonneglenn1279]

😂

[@ohmyitsvy]

Same 😂

[@briaunacasey1684]

This gave me a good laugh. Thank you

[@firesign4297]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jeneantv]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chrisclouds4182]

Ol dude is passionate about water damage, and I'm here for it.

[@OrcinusLaryngologist]

It’s a serious matter. Everyone should be! 😅

[@ncnuggets]

This was probably the most informative video I've ever watched for a particular subject. Thorough explanation without unnecessary filler. Really, good job.

[@nickmrt2670]

Totally agree 👍

[@preston748159263]

Nothing I do is related to construction but this channel is so interesting. Peter is great at making this stuff understandable.

[@rl4889]

9 times out of 10 these "specialists" just keep talking until you just hear noise. This man is a genius and knows what he is talking about.

[@tm-ln4hj]

💯 true

[@romansafiullin1352]

Who the hell makes these videos for a 30k subs channel? The quality from sound editing, to camera, to animation(!) is great! Like I wouldn't write a letter home about it, but holy hell is it refreshing for a home makeover YT channel!

[@StevenBosco]

I was thinking the same! This is the best video I’ve found on KZbin! Haha!

[@bbexy]

Agree!!!

[@TheKarenRob]

not to mention the high quality of the content. the guy is brilliant.

[@sethmolenaar1801]

I agree. I loved the content. No dramatization, just “we have a problem and this is why”. Very good video

[@ericnelson8493]

Nice to see someone doing the job the right way. I work for a basement waterproofing company up in New Hampshire and have removed quite a few of those gutter style systems. They never work.

[@rickhoro]

Can you please post the name of the company? I live in NH and am evaluating how to waterproof my basement now.

[@ericnelson8493]

@@rickhoro Rescon basement solutions. We are located out of hooksett.

[@MaDGriZz78]

Do you still work for rescon? I'm in Maine just over the border do you guys service here

[@BradBrother]

No idea how or why i came across this video but I loved watching and learning. I dont even own a home... BUT I am an insurance agent.. and water claims are the 2nd most common claim (roofs #1). And learning about water tables and hydrostatic pressure is really good to know

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Water has a nasty way of disrupting someone's life.

[@j.d.1488]

Nice tutorial. Back in the day I installed 3" pvc with 3/8 holes at 5 & 7 o'clock below footing. Covered in aggregate. Property on hill. Foundation was block. Area was clay based soil. Basement always flooded. After piping to a sump pump pit on 2 sides of basement never had a flood again. I quess I got the hydrostatic pressure to decrease by allowing water to find a least resistance path to pipe. After watching video I think in theory it's what you did for that home. I wasn't sure it was going to work but happy it did. All work on inside of basement.👍

[@matthewq4b]

Ya it's called weeping tile. It's been building code in Canada since before WWII...

[@XBKLYN]

I had a mason do the exact thing you describe here in my basement....he jackhammered a trench around the inside perimeter and installed PVC pipe with holes which all run into a sump pit. Haven't had a single water incident since and it's been 20 years. He told me there's no way to actually waterproof your basement but you can manage it once it gets inside....he was right!

[@matthewq4b]

@@XBKLYN Oh they can be waterproofed, torch on, and Xypex in the concrete mix and poly in the footing to slab joint. It is not something you do not want to do anyway. As you could literally have your basement float out of the ground if the water table is high enough..

[@Wolfie66]

Thank you for the information! I was going to cover my basement walls with that sealant. Good thing I watched your video. Clueless DIYer here!

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found our video before doing it.

[@korndawggy1801]

Someone used deck paint on my basement floor and part of the walls before I bought it. I have a couple of spots where water seeps in. Putting new and wider gutters with a leaf guard really helped alot.

[@jpontiac4294]

Great job in explaining your product and issues that you point out making this very important and easy for any homeowner to understand.

[@jasonjack5915]

I had that flat type drainage tile put in my basement, and it completely dried my basement, don't see why he's bashing it

[@OMGAnotherday]

@@jasonjack5915 Right product installed correctly! Wrong product installed incorrectly. Lucky you had a contractor who knows the difference!

[@rickfitzgerald4426]

@@jasonjack5915 Because the system was installed incorrectly. The best product can be the worst if it doesn't work

[@Curious_Cat123]

@@jasonjack5915 That “flat” or “box” system works ok if you don’t have a major water problem. But with a high volume water issue, those shallow systems are easily overwhelmed.

[@mrjceo]

Love the open explanation of the design and the mechanisms that cause damage. Really appreciate your insights. It’s completely changed my understanding of the water issues in my basement.

[@thedalillama]

It's hard to believe builders haven't sorted this stuff out over a century of building homes. If everything in this video makes total sense to me as a layperson, a builder that was once at least forced to think about it should never have made these mistakes.

[@mixtecop]

*I'm not a professional but using logicst i believe the best way to deal with water in basement is by fixing it from outside not the in side just my personal opinion* 🙄

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

I think everyone should research, compare, and try a couple of affordable DIY remedies before committing to anything. My customers exhausted every opinion, including, in some cases, exterior excavation and drainage around the perimeter, without success. Walls still crack, and after 3 to 5 years, water returns with a vengeance. If logistics brought you to that conclusion, I think attempting simple grading for 8 to 12 feet from the house and directing runoff and roof water into a dry well might help. If not, time to do a reality check.

[@vallee7966]

I couldn’t agree more. Why wait until the water has intruded into your house, then have to sump pump it back out? Agree the first DIY is to direct water away from the house and/or install French drains 8-12 inches from exterior foundation walls. If the water table is high, an interior drain system may be needed too.

[@rockerctereo2851]

I'm a plumber in Australia, we water proof the outside not inside. Seems wrong to us in Aus to allow water to seep through a wall to inside just to remove it back outside again. Why not prevent it entering in the first place.

[@vallee7966]

@@rockerctereo2851 exactly. And where I’m from, huge rain storms also come with high winds, knocking out power. There goes a sump pump when you need it most.

[@weatheredwarship5806]

Yes, outside

[@DebDrakeford]

Great information! I watched a few of the videos before I finalized my decision to go with American Dry. The videos were great and helped to "seal the deal". We are just about to start the project. I have watched more of the videos and I am so much more informed about what will be done. I will follow-up with additional comments when the work has been completed.. Looking forward to this project!

[@Jodyrides]

The only time I got water in my basement from rain, was when hurricane Ivan dumped over western Pennsylvania here, and my gutters were filled with leaves. I got about a quart of water in one corner of my basement.. The gutters and downspout were not carrying the water away from the house like they should. The water was overflowing out of the gutters, and down into my lawn.. since then, I have been up on my roof using a leaf blower to keep the gutters clear whenever a multi day heavy storm is threatening in the fall when the leaves are falling.. if you want to keep water out of your basement, make sure your gutters are clear and the downspouts send the water away from your foundation, first.. here in western Pennsylvania, we average about 55 inches of rain every year.. my house is built on a half acre wooded lot on a slight hill side. It was a construction class project for students in the 1950s. It’s a 62’ ranch were the main/1st floor is at ground level in the front of the house, and the rear of the house, because the house is built on a slope that is Terraced, around the rear the basement and garage are level with the ground. So from the front, my house looks like a one story ranch, but from the rear at looks like a two story ranch. all brick, the foundation block is a very hard type of block they used back in the 50s. I had to have a door cut in because there was no man door in the basement to go outside. To get in and out of the basement, I had to keep opening the garage door when I first bought the house in the 80s. The acquaintance I hired to cut in a door which was what he did for a living, he was a specialist door installer on new construction..he said, that is the hardest block he has ever seen. After about an hour of cutting with his usual block cutting saw,He had to go and rent a more powerful saw and buy a diamond blade to cut this block. It took him 2 days, and there was so much dust.. I didn’t really know this guy that well, he was One of the guys I rode dirt bikes with on the weekends,and I could see he was frustrated because it took an extra day, so I paid him $300 more for a total of $900 including the new door And renting the bigger saw and buying a new bigger blade.. that was in 1989 dollars… I know how fragile regular cinderblock is. You can easily break i with a ball peen hammer. I had to cut a vent for our clothes dryer and 2 holes for our new condensing furnace pipes in this block. Using my compressor, a heavy macho drillgun, and a pneumatic air chisel,It took me more than two hours to cut each hole.. my point is, this is some tough block that doesn’t seem to be very porous. Maybe that’s why I don’t get water in the basement unless my gutters are clogged and a hurricane slowly passes over dumping over 5” of rain on already saturated ground from the previous week of rain .. they don’t build them like they used to

[@cpbgaming7983]

I'm looking to buy my first home and would like a basement so this has been very informative for what to look for and to do.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Great to hear!

[@chrisc-bw6cc]

I bought Drylok last week and planned to paint the basement wall where water was seeping in from nail holes holding 2x4s that where soaked and rotted. I sprayed flex seal on the wall because I had it on hand. Didn't know if I could paint drylok over flex seal. Seeing this video I'm no longer going to use drylok. Not sure what I'll do but at least I won't make it worse

[@RobotCentral]

Competence and passion. Great video.

[@elram2649]

Love these type of building videos. 👷‍♂️ 😊

[@josephvella3688]

What is that stuff you use paint on to crystallize and repair the wall?

[@EzekielRodriguez]

Aquafin IC.

[@EzekielRodriguez]

GUYS. HOMEOWNERS, EVERYONE. this guy knows what he's talking about. Commercial WP and roofer PM for 15 years here. He's right. Id hire him.

[@TheProtocol48]

This video was a master class for the layman's understanding of how basement walls, footings and floors are supposed to work. Great job, thanks!

[@reedy8585]

Yeah old boy knows exactly what he is talking about

[@patrickk5370]

Do not put tar on the inside of your house.

[@arisoda]

so outside with all the dirt?

[@christopherr7195]

I use it in my shower projects.

[@davidcity77]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEO SO WELL EXPLAINED AND PROJECTED. THANK YOU.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Neosoccerblue]

The explanation and knowledge is so in depth and well explained. Thank you!

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

You're very welcome!

[@USABeauboy]

Great info! I live in California but am considering a house with a finished basement in Georgia. This helps and educates me on basement water issues

[@waynecastleman1363]

Wow what a mess and such a terrible expense to the home owner, if it had been constructed right in the beginning.

[@jenmb2679]

this is so informative and thorough. My basement leaks in my basement when it rains and our maintenence dont know how to fix it, or anything else for that matter, and im always fixing up things with my own money. I have unfinished basement, i have A. D. D. But this was so good i watched the whole video. I was actually looking for a video showing how to waterproof my basement,but this is good to know.thnks

[@donaldoyler2092]

In Puerto Rico most houses don't have basements but the walls do that. Most people put a small sidewalk around the house to make the water fall away from the wall

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

I don't have a basement (yet) but when I do, I'm hiring these guys.

[@rubberducky6411]

Water and basements never celebrated good times together.

[@lovethosebudgies]

I don't know how I got here but this is a fantastic video!

[@scottanderson7343]

There is a really simple solution. I bought a house with water in the basement, big puddles. The only reason it don’t flood was it would run out the basement garage door. I took one afternoon with a shovel and fixed it. Been over 30 years and no problems. All I did was dig a very shallow ditch along the drip edge of the roof and put the dirt against the basement wall. So the ground surface sloped away from basement walls instead of towards them. The shallow ditch is sloped towards downhill with some shallow surface ditches to carry the water away down hill. This works for surface run off from heavy rains. Will not fix high water table level that causes flooding without a rain.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

There is no simple solution. You solved your problem by doing what should have been done in the first place. We have made these recommendations to homeowners if we see a problem on the outside of their home. Sometimes the remedies work and there are times it is not enough. Many homes have basements perpetually surrounded by ground water.

[@kwebster62]

@@AmericanDryBasementSystems My basement in Ohio had groundwater issues that surfaced, primarily in the Spring. As you said it was no simple solution. The perimeter of the basement was dug up and drainage tile leading to a sump pump was installed. Our builder had not put drainage completely around the perimeter. We never had another problem after that was done.

[@barbieskates540]

I can't picture it. Do a video PLEASE.m

[@queencityminis]

All the graphics were very helpful

[@ionthegravity2]

Looking at a house today with Killz all over the bowed in walls. Inspector said similar things; came here for research. Thanks ADBS!

[@crispusattucks4007]

Really explaining the science and technical aspects of waterproofing a basement. Excellent video!

[@batencheetos]

Standing water rotting out the wall. Science? This dude said cement is rotting!

[@jdpickett8496]

@@batencheetos rot is any form of chemical degradation. The lime's chemical bond with the other components in concrete is deteriorating aka rotting. Rot isn't limited to organic material. I agree with you that this guy isn't explaining anything scientifically. Infact it sounds like the man in the video works with smart people who understand the science and has had it explained to him and is now trying to regurgitate that information he only kinda understands. But I also believe in supporting your opinions with correct knowledge acquired to the best of your abilities.

[@grannyevon9308]

Wish you had a Company in Chicago Illinois. GOD BLESS!

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Maybe one day!

[@albizzle1280]

Good to know, I like to see what I should be watching out for when buying homes.

[@otiss3213]

Great,informative video on how to properly waterproof your basement with the correct drain pitch,products for a dry basement! I love it and I'm excited about having my basement done! I'm thinking of doing it myself since I have the equipment and tools to do so. I'm in Maryland. I have been ripped off twice by two different people claiming to know how to do basement waterproofing. I'm out of $5,000-and my basement still is excavated and incomplete! The house was built in 1915. There is dampness in the basement properly because of several things:(1) there isn't a sump pump system in place to take the water away from the foundation(2) the backyard is also excavated in preparation for a newly poured concrete backyard. When removing excess dirt from the basement area,I noticed there was water underneath the foundation once excavation begun,tree roots from a tree growing two houses away and hundreds of oyster shells as the digging continued!!! I was beyond shocked by all of this. I had no idea! I couldn't believe my eyes to what I was seeing. Now the question is how do I go about fixing this correctly and properly even if I have to do it myself? I'm willing to put it the work and do just that! Remember, I been ripped off twice by two different people already. Thanks for these informative videos! You have no idea how much of a great help and inspiration you are and how the videos inspire! Kudos to American Dry Basement Systems!! P.S.I still think you should consider expanding to my area(Maryland/ Baltimore County; Nottingham/ White Marsh area). You'd love us here and we'd love to have you!!

[@SunRabbit]

I would uncover all the basement walls from the outside all the way to the foundation, one after another with an excavator and then paint their exterior with tar, then re-cover. Inside I would install a 1 meter deep French Drain system with steel-reinforced concrete poured over it to keep the walls in place. My parents had that done and it cost about 35,000 Euros, but PROBLEM SOLVED. They saved money by hiring a Czech company to do all the digging.

[@dawood121derful]

Wow, I’m glad I saw this. My basement recently flooded and I was thinking I needed something like that gutter system.

[@kyungyae6297]

Do NOT invest in a gutter system like what he’s ripping up. I just spent $22,000 for the sump pump and interior gutter system and my basement is flooding just as much as before. I am so disheartened (and out of money). What was explained to me is not at all how it works (or doesn’t) in reality. I just bought my house so I suppose this is a life long lesson I’ll never forget but just take your time and do research yourself. Don’t let anyone talk you into something and especially if you’re not knowledgeable about something (like me with my basement) it’s okay to wait and read up on things before making a decision. I wish I hadn’t paid to have this done. It’s a joke.

[@dawood121derful]

@@kyungyae6297 thank you for that, it turns out that the flooding in my house was caused by a backed up sewer line.

[@jaegermah]

Crazy… I almost felt like it was my home for a second. Caught myself starring into that concrete wall being like… “how am I going to afford this repair?!” (This dude is mesmerizing, I don’t even own that home).

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Haha. Concrete tends to do that to me too. Like any major repair on a home, replace windows, roof, new heater, etc. - Basement waterproofing is vital in maintaining home comfort and structural integrity. What is the worth to you?

[@dads3boys]

Thanks for the video. It was really informative on what not to do and the effects. I would have liked to see the system you recommend on this video. I'll look at your other videos to see if you captured that part of the work. Any recommendations for companies in the Northern Virginia area?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

If you subscribe and check the notification bell you would have an alert to this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7JqaGprLV_eJY showing the work in its entirety. We are not familiar with Northern Virginia. I do know you get a lot of ground water there.

[@christopheranderson8275]

I'm so glad I watched this. IDK anymore about it then what I did before watching it other than it was done wrong. So stupid.

[@paulmoffat9306]

The house that I bought had a very bad water infiltration problem in the basement (not disclosed by the seller), and the only entry was blamed on a single window well that was below grade with no well and a concrete sidewalk sloping towards it. 2 years later, a very wet spring showed what I was in for, when there was a literal river flowing from the basement walls to the sump pit. The paneling in the basement 'flowered' with mold! I had a basement waterproofer come in (I checked BBB first) and did an interior waterproofing/weeping tile/sump and added a whole house dehumidifier. 5 years later, all is still good, problems solved. As you note, they did NOT seal the concrete, but installed a thick membrane sheet against the wall that allowed it to 'breathe' at the top and outside, and directed any weeping down to be collected to the sump.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

This sounds like a very extreme case. I glad you found someone capable of getting your situation under control.

[@user-dy2bu7jd9b]

how much was all that $20,000?

[@SoulSpectar]

This just happened to us! (The weeping walls, the window wells letting water in) How much did this cost you? I just had the estimator come Monday, and they haven't sent the est cost yet. What damage are we looking at?

[@amieloudaway4938]

Same .just bought a house that the foundation is leaking in the basement that the seller didn't disclose

[@VeteransHamShack]

@@amieloudaway4938 this happened to me when i bought my home, and there are signs that they tried to repair it just enough so it got by the inspector. $30,000 later i have a dry basement. The home inspector was clearly a complete idiot and apparently so was I for hiring him. Harsh lesson learned

[@BEASTMASTERZ_TV]

Proper air gap helps too. Love basements. Cheapest sqft so long as you can control the moisture. Building science has come so far now with butyl membranes and dimple boards to apply on the (business) side of a wall. Guys back then we’re just using the normal stuff

[@vallee7966]

Problem is, when you’re dealing with an old 1920s house, anything went back then, from footing thickness, wall thickness, & lousy hand pouring of the concrete mix. I don’t even have 8 ft of space around one exterior side of the house.

[@Magiaimelissa]

@@vallee7966 What do u mean by spacing

[@ddegn]

When you say "business" side of the wall, am I correct in thinking you mean the outside of the wall? Water proofing material needs to be applied to the outside of the basement, right?

[@alesnecas7410]

Aren't you going to show how you are fixing this. All you done is put down channel drains but did not offer, physically, any solutions.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

We are starting to produce more videos with causes and solutions going forward. In the meantime, here is our follow-up video showing our SuperDry system installation in the same basement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7JqaGprLV_eJY

[@seonggkim]

This is what I call shoddy American home development in the 50s…

[@fo5bfarhad]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I am little confused, if drylok or tar prevents the wall from breathing, then doesn’t your proprietary mix do the same thing? Could you please explain this a little more?

[@danielwillliams9669]

Great video. Thank you. I was going to get one of these systems. I guess that's not going to happen now.

[@conofly7732]

I know it's been awhile since this video has been posted but in regards to using liquid rubber paint, does the same argument apply to the floor as it does to the walls? I have a few hairline cracks in my basement floor and want to seal them. I was thinking liquid rubber could be the best option. Would it be okay to use liquid rubber on the floor cracks, whole floor or neither?

[@YLZN0013]

Great video!!! I've learned allot from you just now!

[@askjeevescosby2928]

I have a wet basement, but it's because of all the bar hos I bring down their. It smells like if Panerai bread married a fish market from all the yeast growing on the walls.

[@dwalker885]

Thanks for the education

[@hanselfisiihoi]

My country don't build basement houses. But that's where I really want to make mine different. And that's where I find this topic really interesting because I lived in a house that experienced serious drainage issues. So that's why I find this video very helpful. Thanks. Just about the water settling in the gutters and not making it to the sump pump. Would 5mm drop help with flow problem?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

No. I'm not a fan. Those ridged gutter systems must remain level to make the clean-out port and built-in drain backing visible. FYI, we also have homes here built on slabs with no basement. Not many, but we will try to do an installation video if we do get one.

[@hanselfisiihoi]

Okay thanks, this is very interesting getting views from professionals.

[@tbird6234]

This guy is legit. I see so many videos on KZbin where people are sealing their walls from the inside and saying their basement is "waterproof". He is showing us a real example of why that is a bad idea. Thanks!

[@notimportant3686]

i mean, he was applying something from the inside too... do you know what that brown product was he applied to walls?

[@marymclaughlin2559]

My house was built in 1944 when the used river sand which had impurities. Thankfully the basement walls wasn’t covered up and all the plants were removed from around foundation. Some homes around have much greater problems.

[@warthogA10]

One of the worst things to do to your basement.. a finished basement. Nailing framing to your foundation, then covering it with interior walls etc... When i wanted an extra room/space in ny basement, I built a floating room.. basically a small unattached little shed in my basement with a drop ceiling, etc.. Nothing was attached to my foundation walls in any way. And the walls of the room are 2ft from the foundation walls it is cornered into so air flows and i can check or see if there are any issues at any time.

[@AlexSherm]

For those of us not in your service area, what is the name of the product you use to seal the bottom section of the wall?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

It is not available for resale.

[@snakeeyes4life]

The manufacturer will just blame it on poor installation

[@briantheprion]

This guy is legit. His explanation is thorough and makes sense. I wish I saw him first before I got JES to install my french drain system but live and learn I guess

[@briantheprion]

@@mikewidget7610 ok fair point. I have seen his other videos and he doesn’t use that lego/block connect set which JES does. I have an engineer degree and had to pull that card out when explaining to them before they were going to install that in my basement and the system was going to have no down pitch! The guy said “oh water pressure will push it towards the sump well”. I just shook my head at all the wrongness they were trying to pull over my eyes. But you absolutely right it has to be done from outside if possible.

[@shanehall7433]

@@briantheprion Isn't the water supposed to travel through the weep holes through the gravel to the perforated pit anyway? That round pipe that he installs without any flange can't meet any of the 90° surfaces and gravel is over the top of it anyway. I don't understand how that is a superior engineering principle.

[@MybestLucky]

OMG, thank you for the information.

[@Debbyiamme]

I didn't see what you actually did to fix the problem; maybe I missed it. I saw you pull up the other job but a video to show the fix was what I was looking for. I don't understand completely what you did to fix the problem. For all I know, you just put in a new gutter. Please, show pictures or something of what you actually did??

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Sorry. You may have missed the link in the middle and end of the video. Here is how we do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7JqaGprLV_eJY

[@normbograham]

The weirdest systems I saw on the east coast, that have stood for 100 years, are water diversion, not water proof. if the water comes in, it goes out. One house, had a little stream that ran under it if necessary, and the backside was lower, so, water came in, water went out.

[@sethmolenaar1801]

What an excellent video. Direct and to the point explaining how water travels through soil and then through concrete. My only question is, why remediate a water problem inside the house, isn’t it better to capture it on the outside??

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

I'm bias. I could be in the business of doing both inside and outside waterproofing, but I have find that most failed jobs are done on the outside. So, I refuse to do any exterior perimeter drainage. Sub-terrain movement of the soil is very active. Most outside systems fail in 3 years. Interior systems are protected inside below the slab floor where water can easily enter, even with a outside system in place. Outside systems cannot protect you against the ground water that can push up beneath your floor.

[@sethmolenaar1801]

With a high water table you’re absolutely correct. Inside and outside is a must. I was more talking about runoff when it’s raining. The concept of catching the water before it makes it into your basement is the way to go. But if you then have a contractor that does a lousy job, then yeah you’ve wasted money. But the same thing applies when you’re dealing with a crappy contractor doing inside waterproofing (as per video)

[@nickmrt2670]

@@AmericanDryBasementSystemsAha… never ever considered seepage from beneath the floors

[@BlueAlgon]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@dwagneriowa]

Great video - thanks for posting!

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

American Dry Basement Systems serves only Connecticut and 8 counties in southern New York. Efflorescence and hairline cracks on basement walls are the first signs of lateral water pressure. Get a reputable waterproofing inspector to take a look and give you an honest assessment. Only settle for a robust system installation 10 to 12 inches beneath your floor with a lifetime warranty from a 10+ year company. Your house is expensive and increases in value. Take care of it, and you will reap the benefits.

[@ashleyroman2233]

Is there any spray to help with sealing in the water from coming in to the basement? I been looking for solutions to help my 88 year old grandpa who would like to keep the water from coming in through the outside to the inside of the basement. I would like to help him and therefore he isn't doing this alone and by himself. Also, what are the 8 counties in NY? Thank you.

[@ashleyroman2233]

I found the 8 counties on the website. All I need is to see if you can help with my question about sealing the water from coming in and that's in the basement.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

@@ashleyroman2233 Sealing the walls alone will not stop water leaks. You need to lower the hydrostatic pressure with a subfloor drainage system.

[@amumof2347]

If you only serve the areas noted, do you ever have recommended companies in other areas that you refer?

[@BrisLS1]

Yes, I have one in Virginia. The company that installed shows up as Out Of Business, and getting sued like crazy. I just replaced my pump battery charger, and it seems to run, but noisy like the old one that died, so who knows how long that lasts. And my walls do flake off that powder, which I thought was just the paint blistering off. Thanks.

[@stevenmerlock9971]

We don’t have basements around here. Cellars (4’ deep) yes and some concrete storm shelters. Why don’t people seal the outside? Wouldn’t it make sense to use a waterproof outside so there would be no penetration of water?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Outside sealing is temporary on homes that take in too much groundwater. It fails whenever vertical pressure is applied to the walls when the ground is wet and heavy. The best bet is an interior management system that keeps humidity low, doesn't require high maintenance, and doesn't have the environmental vulnerability of an outside sealing and/or drainage system. We only stick to interior systems because they work.

[@stevenmerlock9971]

Thank you, I wonder if this has ever been done. I’m going to put in a “Shelter” it will be below our water table by 4’. We have silt and sand no dirt or clay, the cool thing is water pumps actually dredge the fill. Knowing this I wondered if using a vinyl pool liner set down and the foundation poured into the base. There will be double wall design with concrete between the metal boxes (big one with smaller one inside) the liner will be on the outside of the boxes. Have you seen this design before?

[@aquaticborealis4877]

Type of soil and the landscape plays a big role. Our house is on compact fine sandy soil. And we are on a hilly street. Water seems to drain very well. However, we did install a weeping tile under our basement floor. It runs all over under the floor, and along the outside walls. We also put a loose dimple board membrane on the inside brick walls that leads down to the weeping tile. So the brick breathes, although not a lot. The membrane had spray foam insulation sprayed over it, to a depth of about 4”. I honestly think it’s better for brick or concrete to just be able to breath freely into room, but we needed the living space in our basement. It would be great if we could monitor the amount of moisture in the walls.

[@mrdeafa25]

My cellar was built in 1150 (yes, 1150) from Yorkstone, its all vaulted ceilings and gargoyles which is very nice but damp. At some stage long ago it was painted and layer upon layer has been added over the years Efflorescence is rife and the stone is slowly crumbling. This cellar is in my pub and is used to store and dispense my ales. What is the best thing to seal it with to stop the constant water ingress and slow down the crumbling? Thanks for a great video.

[@nast4122]

would have been nice to also see what you all recommend being installed and how it works

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Click the link at the end of the video.

[@JPTech933]

Such a good video, all homeowners with concrete basements should watch this.. I certainly learned a lot.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FlyNAA]

New home owner here watching this, and it's downright terrifying!

[@dirtdasty1655]

I have a basement from the 60s right next to a pond. One morning i woke up to 8 inches of water in that basement. It was coming up out of the pump hole like a fresh water spring. What a nightmare

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

The opposite is true. Some houses near lakes and ponds stay completely dry without subfloor drainage or a sump pump.

[@danielkennedy8530]

So how would you waterproof a basement at this point instead of water management?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Traditional waterproofing basements/foundations from the outside during construction, and years after, are only temporary. They are never a permanent solution.

[@clacicle]

@@drewk8 it’s seems as though the internal systems are cheaper and require less work. I personally would prefer to keep the water out.

[@jefsan9810]

@@AmericanDryBasementSystems I'm on the commercial side, but as I understand it, the standard waterproofing should be on the positive side: wall>waterproofing membrane>protection board>dimple board>insulation (like xps)>protective fabric>then substrate...and of course your drain tile system, preferably a 4" perforated pipe with protective fabric buried in gravel to allow water to flow into the pipe and away from the foundation. I could be wrong though...

[@donm2255]

@@jefsan9810 I've been researching the subject to build a new home next year. From what I have seen, you are spot on. There needs to be multiple layers and an easy path for the water to flow down to the escape drains. The dimple board is really important to relive the pressure. You can't rely on just one system. Spraying tar on the wall isn't good enough. The only thing I would add is to use pvc for the perforated drain pipe and solid pvc for the gutter drainage. Don't use the black flexible drain pipe. It just gets crushed when you back fill.

[@jefsan9810]

@@donm2255 agreed, definitely not just a one system approach. I also agree on the crushing of the perforated pipe, but many of them are built to withstand those pressures and to comply with specs. Waterproofing is inherently expensive upfront, but the saving will be appreciated in the long run when the system is still holding up well even 30 years later. It's not just waterproofing, it's water management...making sure that water is being diverted away from the structure and it drains freely onto the water table. Good luck on your project!

[@bobcat138]

some miss info in this video, 70000 pounds of concrete isn't supported by the footer it sits on the soil under it.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

The basement in the video is a three-piece foundation with a footer protruding (usually 4 inches) enough to support the floor. During the early 20th century, building engineers agree that this is the best way to create a stronger foundation for a house. You are correct if the basement is a stone foundation. Stone foundations don't have footers. The concrete must be poured on the dirt between the walls to make a floor.

[@jeffersonjcoat]

I can't handle the truth.

[@yankeydoodoodoo]

Good slope around that house, You wouldn't think it would be that damp.. In proper installation .. !

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

No. Not always. Exterior waterproofing (including sloping, gutters, drainage) are usually poor and sometimes good. Mother nature is also brutally abusive to exterior waterproofing. Properly installed interior subfloor drainage will always solve the problem.

[@yudy92]

Loved all the info. Felt like I didn't really get an answer on what you would've done differently on some of those example, but maybe it's a matter of me not understanding everything. But learned a few things regardless! Thanks

[@thomasheller1526]

You said what was wrong. But didn’t show your way to fix it.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

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[@rl4889]

6:38, watch this before exiting the video. Please do your self a favor and listen to this man.

[@robinhobbs5190]

What is the solution that is being applied to the concrete wall? What is it called? (Time stamp at 4:24)

[@shaunringuette7667]

What should we do with big cracks going thru our foundation

[@lisafaithful3787]

I emailed you yesterday requesting a quote. Please get back to me asap. Im ready to hire.

[@AyoJC]

They should’ve sealed the outside with tar and plastic lay footer drainage and then do the inside system with 4 inch pvc

[@kaseyvincent1867]

With this info, wouldn't the best waterproofing be using the tar based sealant on the exterior of the wall? (Dig out the basement, seal it on the exterior, backfill with gravel and top with soil)

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Tar and other waterproofing materials should be used on the outside walls during the construction of your house. If you want a redo, you will have to do the entire perimeter of your home or water will find another way in. Get prepared to pay a lot of money.

[@huemanexperience1738]

Amazing information. Makes me realize that my 130yr old home is better built than homes of the 20th century. My issue is the surface mortar over the brick is crumbling in certain areas. Mostly the wall the faces what used to be a rural route and is now major highway traffic 😢😢 Vibration from massive traffic is partly the speed up of deterioration. Gonna cost a fortune which I refuse to pay... 😢

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Many stone basements are amazing in their ability to holdup after 100-200 years.

[@jmpestsolutions8771]

And I bet they paid THOUSANDS to have that installed!

[@alchaudhari]

Great video and amazing work. I wish you were in NJ. I am currently having the same issue on a 5 year old home. Do you know anyone in NJ who can perform similar type of work? Appreciate your help. I am in South Jersey area.

[@joevitti4533]

Great video! May I know what is the product you seal the wall with? I live in Montréal, Canada and I have the exact same problem. I’m planning to do a Delta system on the outside and installing a new weeping tile, but would like to repair the damaged concrete interior wall from the painted on tar. In help would be greatly appreciated….cheers eh!….lol

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Our concrete waterproof restoration mixture is proprietary and exclusively used for our contracted jobs. Yet, you can find a similar product online that uses a crystalline ingredient. There are several brands you can choose. We mix our own for interior use.

[@katmurphy6634]

Do you have franchises in South Dakota? We just experienced more rain in the past few days than has happened in 15 years.

[@PeggyDunne-vs9bg]

very informative

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Glad you liked it

[@rupe53]

bottom line here is this system keeps the water just below floor level, so you don't see what's going on. Sounds like a better fix is to get the water away from the outside of the foundation. BTW, in the opening scene, it looks as if the ground level of the garden is right against the siding. It's likely the whole property needs to be graded to slope away from the house.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

The property has proper grading. All basements using our method stay dry. We manage water well below the floor. Between 6 to 14 inches down using our pipe pitch. It is the only way to get a dry basement. Exterior waterproofing is not an option.

[@waleednasser167]

Thanks for the video. Who do you recommend in Michigan? Thanks to you I was able to Ovid this gutter system.

[@reginaMYPODCAST]

Omg you saved me from making a huge mistake with just applying tar to my concrete wall.. I have similar situation like this video, no tar applied.. What is the average cost for the system you put into this home in the video?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Tar can only be applied on the outside, not inside. We never quote prices on the internet. Call us for an inspection and we will give you the exact cost for your home.

[@MrNayo305]

This guy CLEARLY KNOWS what he's talking about. Love how he explains things in such a way that is easy to understand. And he doesn't only explain it clearly but also shows you right on the spot. I would def hire him to work on my basement. A

[@rizaaliaj5633]

Very logical and helpful. Thank you.

[@tangents6299]

So glad I didn't go with basement gutters which a salesman for waterproofing company wanted to do.

[@gnagdogg21]

Just wanted to say thank you for taking your time to explain this process. We are getting ready to have a company basically do this exact thing.