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@vanishedforgotten43329 күн бұрын
@AmericanDryBasementSystems can u please tell me if u know what company it is u end up having to come in after?????? We have American water works coming in next month and now I'm worried it may be them???
@reneem3950 Жыл бұрын
I’m officially old…I’ve watched way too many videos on basement waterproofing, sump pumps, outdoor drainage systems, etc. due to my basement water issues. Your video was super helpful and informative. Thanks for taking the time to explain.
@patrickmleahy Жыл бұрын
Same bro
@DaddyGreer65 Жыл бұрын
Same here man, I have an old house built in the 1950s and it’s a constant battle against water
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
You like bragging about that doncha 🤩 maybe if you keep reminding yourself you're old, you can age a little faster 😉
@bxblack7 ай бұрын
I don’t even have an issue with and I’m with you 👴🏽
@SageLegendaryGamesАй бұрын
😂 this me
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
We see a lot of Drains to nowhere too. Sad so many guys are in the Dewatering business on the take.
@troysgt Жыл бұрын
Hey French drain man, love your work.
@Debbyiamme3 жыл бұрын
I've learned a lot from this video. I'm going to look for that other one that you made and watch it again. I must have missed something in that other one; but this one is great. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us. I really am a slow learner but also a perfectionist; which looks like you are, too. Thanks again for your great work and videos.
@AmericanDryBasementSystems3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
If you know you missed it you obviously didn't miss it 🤩
@slushiaddict Жыл бұрын
this video saved me from making a massive mistake. had a company come out and try to sell me one of these gutter systems. glad i did my research first before signing a contract!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
Glad the video help.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
You're addicted to slushies, why you made that mistake 🤔 there's a 30 day slushi rehab near my house in Pennsylvania if you are having trouble finding help. Keep going back, it works if you work it so work it and live. 🙏
@lauradannhauser95376 ай бұрын
This is going to help so much as I ask around for quotes!
@paullewis33273 ай бұрын
I appreciate your very thorough videos, I have a company similar to yours. It is about doing the basement waterproofing right, even if it takes more effort to achieve a totally dry basement. This big franchise companies are about making money and ability to make things very simple to replicate for their franchisee's and neglecting the real process of waterproofing. Foundation cracks must be injected with either polyurethane or epoxy or excavated on the outside with a proper waterproofing membrane.
@thebuonocore98188 ай бұрын
He broke that on purpose pulling it out of the wall. No person with any knowledge of plumming or general contracting would pull from the bottom of that pipe upward causing that much pressure. Im sure he isn't an idiot and just did it on purpose.
@Florinda_57 ай бұрын
Good explanation on the cold joints and how the water flows through them.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
I only smoke room temperature joints 😎 👍✌️
@thyandyr73693 жыл бұрын
This guy knows what he is saying.
@ericb20172 жыл бұрын
this guy fucks.
@donnimetropolis98992 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@edgarmunson5288 Жыл бұрын
For sure he does, but it ain't cheap...
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
What
@robgionjr88772 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great videos. Very informative. I understand your concrete mix to be proprietary, but would you mind sharing what company and product you use for the flow channel drain board? Thank you.
@corriizzo7533 Жыл бұрын
Very knowledgeable! I want HIM to comr do my project and not just a crew who doesnt know what they are doing! Experience and knowledge are key!
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
However a successful crew starts with a knowledgeable boss. I'm sure his Mexicans perform brilliantly 😊
@rick37473 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had to involve a structual engineer for a questionable basement wall and such?
@user-ew8mp3oc4n Жыл бұрын
Hello thank you for the video. Is there a different name for these systems what would I ask a company specifically to get the type of drainage system you install?
@AmeliaCorry-d9yАй бұрын
Fascinating
@RubinPerelman9 ай бұрын
Just starting to research on truly waterproofing our basement. You can tell thus guy has seen it all and everything he says is backed up by logical explanations of how residential construction is susceptible to flooding. The next step is to find out where this company is and if they are not local, who does it like they do. What an amazing video! 👍👍
@AmericanDryBasementSystems9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. We only service Connecticut and Westchester New York.
@colincai2234 Жыл бұрын
this video is really inspiring and logical. i just confused what does the black round pipe do in the system? appreciate that
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
Provides a path for water to exit cellar and enter drain field. 😊 he must be too busy working to reply today, I got his back 😉
@oldcynic6964Ай бұрын
Yeah, he could do with explaining the basic design and installation process. If you don't know anything about it, it's hard to figure out what's going on.
@mhanna10232 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video and very informative. What was the first company that did the original work? Looks like the stuff I found in booklet from Quality 1st
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
I don't recollect the company. Quality first installs the same products. These products are used by dealerships in several states. Easy to train, easy to install, and easy to flood any basement. That's what happens when you don't put in the hard work to do it right.
@GeorgiaWoodsHomesteading2 ай бұрын
So what's the best method for cold seals? I'm confused 😳
@semyaj212 жыл бұрын
What’s the old system called that your taking out??
@anthonymonaco9 ай бұрын
Those are all Connecticut basement systems you are ripping out.
@isaact27923 жыл бұрын
Really great content.
@michaelbufano96563 жыл бұрын
Just called these guys the other day to look at my settlement cracks that leak water during heavy rains. Seems very knowledgeable. I got a quote from the other guys two years ago and I didn’t like their fix. It seemed like a bandaid.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
Spelled thier rong 🤔 or did you 😬
@frankfrank9711Ай бұрын
I gotta call these guys. This is good stuff.
@moomookowz2 жыл бұрын
What is the bubble sheet that you put down over the footing and under the new concrete? I can see it allows water to flow under the new concrete, I'm wondering where this can be purchased
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Dimple board.
@gff27Ай бұрын
Wish I wwould ahve watchecd this earlier
@reframeservices Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed, thanks!
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
That's what she said 😏
@JKhalaf Жыл бұрын
I need this system of yours in the UK!
@stephanietran437 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining how to install a waterproofing in a manner that I can understand. Glad to see that you work in Fairfield County.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
His boys did the work, he came in with hoe for photo oops. 😉 notice you dont see Jack hammer in his hand 🤣
@njcentral4752 жыл бұрын
Damn wish you guys worked in NJ can’t find anyone out here doing it like you guys . Great job !
@santiagome26 Жыл бұрын
All county water proofing
@KyleDisantoMASTERING3 жыл бұрын
Great videos.
@dunk886 ай бұрын
Can I paint my basement wall? It looks yucky and I want to make it look nice :(
@AmericanDryBasementSystems6 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing. Yes, you can paint your basement walls, but make sure you have dampness and water seepage under control. No seepage or dampness... paint away.
@changerstranger6342 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video explaining when is it good to use that system?
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
I'll save the video explanation. When your cellar floor is holding water 👍👈
@robertmckinney28042 жыл бұрын
Is this a BQ system (and you may not want to/be able to say) that was pulled out? I learned a lot from this. Thank you for saving me from wasting thousands on the wrong system!!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
You nailed it. The system we removed is the same system they sell.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
No you can not barbecue with this particular system, friend told me 🙂
@mauriceg59436 ай бұрын
How can i find a basement waterproofer like your company ……
@AmericanDryBasementSystems6 ай бұрын
Companies cannot verify what another company does. We find it impossible to maintain quality and experience in check when spinning off responsibility to new owners.
@robinhobbs5190 Жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a company in East Tennessee that knows what they’re doing? We just spent $16 grand on waterproofing our exterior (4 French drains, we paid for 5) they did not dig down to the footers and half a$$ the sealing of cracks. The system failed in 8 months. We have a 1 year warranty and 3 year in system. We are asking for a refund. Another questions, what’s the best waterproofing system for monolithic foundation?
@lord-ahliomega2667 Жыл бұрын
I agree with everyone else, your videos are THE BEST! Great work!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@PhilJM3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how those other guys are able to get away with their system. It makes no sense! Your explanation to your system is very logical and undeniably superior. Keep up the quality work! It’s rare these days
@AmericanDryBasementSystems3 жыл бұрын
Their system is so small and easy to install that it can be done by anyone. So, they are able to pop up dealerships and train quickly throughout the country to sell it. Whoever buys into a dealership becomes an advocate dealer. When combined with saturated advertising they look like the only game in town. Unfortunately, it is too late for homeowners who buy into it because they were unable to find a real waterproofing solution in their area through all the saturated advertisement.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
Got that chit right 🤠
@caburtnett198014 күн бұрын
I keep seeing "painted" basement walls in your videos. Was the paint there before you started or did you use some specialized paint and should I do the same?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems6 күн бұрын
Many times we find the walls already painted. We never apply waterproof paint to walls. That is up to the homeowner.
@caburtnett19806 күн бұрын
@@AmericanDryBasementSystems If I have a French drain & dehumidifier could I leave the paint on the walls and just scrub them down? I'm looking to put up some shelving but wanted to take care of the brown spots and efflorescence first.
@husseinshahine71858 ай бұрын
Wish you guys were in Michigan. You’d get a lot of customers
@Noah-gq7pq29 күн бұрын
my question is why is so much water getting through a bilco door,,this seems strange my door lets no water in why does that one?
@douggauzy6258 Жыл бұрын
I seen these drain system he is removing . I even seen Bob Villa. In this “ Old House put this. Pathetic system in . Wow !
@atquinn8 ай бұрын
This is great, love your videos and work. It seems like a great idea to leave sections of the floor intact to connect to the wall/foundation, but how do you install the waffle board or dimple board in those areas? Don't you need to remove the floor to put the waffle board under it?
@tylerwilcox-ol2uc3 ай бұрын
where can i buy the sump pump and dehumidifier please keep up the videos
@frank7131989 Жыл бұрын
Are there any companies that service Pennsylvania that use your system?
@NataliaLeMoyne762 жыл бұрын
I have learned a lot. thank you!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@ImCreepingDeath5 ай бұрын
Gets to me how companies dont comply then charge you an ongoing fee!!!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems5 ай бұрын
Lack of state enforcing foundation building code.
@ImCreepingDeath5 ай бұрын
@@AmericanDryBasementSystems Prolly gettin a few bucks under the table or more lickly that the workload is over the top!
@p.j.mcgurrin96459 ай бұрын
I'm in NE Pa. Do you cover this area? Or can you recommend a reliable, quality contractor? I have two sump pumps and a finished basement and am STILL getting water.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
Hmu, im probably your neighbor and am saving my cellar to keep 1 sump doing job. Living at same level as Harvey's lake, this is a herculean task that im managing with out spending 10 grand plus to install nonsense
@davestewart6565 Жыл бұрын
I feel like you're attacking a product in this video, but the really, the product never worked properly because as you've pointed out, it wasn't even close to being installed properly...in so many areas! So how can you say the product is inferior? What if it was installed properly?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
If you have a water problem in the basement and install this gutter-looking system, it only works when the water level is critical. Basically, your floor will be sitting in water. They sell special flooring to combat this defect. This system is inferior in every way.
@pug335 Жыл бұрын
Hello from NW PA. Is there any advantage to the Richtech sqare drain with 1/2" pre-drilled holes vs 3 or 4" corrugated and is 3" corrugated acceptable? Thank you kindly for this video! Getting ready to do ours.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
It's not the size of the ship it's the motion of the ocean. 3" is completely acceptable. 😊
@danielschiavone97233 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, looks like you need a Hilti dust control system and Vac 😉
@AmericanDryBasementSystems3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Dust control is vital in our work. We use our exclusive, EPA winner, Enviroboot on the jackhammer to catch cement dust and move it to the Hepa-filtered vac.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
🤣 he does need that 🤩
@Farren2462 жыл бұрын
Why did I find this video half a week before I'm scheduled to get the kind of waterproofing that you REMOVED to install your better system?!!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
If you’re in Connecticut or New York we can help you. Can you cancel and get your deposit back?
@troysgt Жыл бұрын
Dear American Dry Basements, thanks for your hard work, and these great videos. I was wondering, it doesn’t appear to me that you are using any kind of soil blocking landscape fabric for your drainage system… my I ask why not? Or if you are, what fabric do you have good experience with. Thanks.
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
The soil in the northeast United States is typically Spodosols. It is a dense soil. Inside, not outside, the soil perks up clear water with very little slit in most areas. We never use landscaping fabric because fabric are filters that naturally clog, retarding the movement of water. That is one filter you can never change unless you want to jackhammer the floor again.
@janinewinfrey48082 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video. I have a couple of cracks in my wall. They want to put in a sump pump but didn’t mention about fixing the crack. Can you explain. It is suppose to be a very good company
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
The cracks may be superficial and require only crack patch work. If the crack is more than eighth of an inch wide then you may need to consider getting the crack properly repaired.
@SteveVex Жыл бұрын
Cost & ease of install aside, would you still recommend corrugated pipe versus PVC? With cleanout tee's of course.
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
Yes. Corrugated perforated pipe on a pitch is amazing. Self-cleaning because of the corrugation. You see the bigger brother used on highways and farmlands throughout the world. Cleanout tees are a waste of time and more costly to install.
@MrTmac2023 Жыл бұрын
a quick random question for american dry, whats the average price difference between these systems that have failed and the systems you install? :o thanks!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
You have to realize they install only one way, which doesn’t work effectively. We usually beat them on most quotes before they add maintenance and special flooring.
@troybelanger974 Жыл бұрын
How do I find a rep in my area that does your system? I live in the central UP of Michigan. What is the "broad" name of this style of system repair so I can ask my local contractors?
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
UP=UGLY PART 🤔
@dmmusicmusic Жыл бұрын
seems like a really good landscaping job which slopes away from perimeter with thick poly underneath it would keep most water away from basement walls? then just keep a good dehumidifier in place
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
They already have tons of external drainage, and dehumidifiers eat money by creating very large electric bills. We want to avoid them at all costs. Sometimes you can't. The owners of this house haven't seen a drop of water in their basement since our installation. No dehumidifier is required.
@danielhewitt2793 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Do you know of who works with this method in Illinois? Thanks for your help. Very informative.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
You really have trouble deciding where you are from dont you. Thanks for everything
@chadgoyette338 ай бұрын
Good stuff! Excellent explanations with compassion in your trade.
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
What did he get in this trade?
@marioma9175 Жыл бұрын
Is the corrugated pipe perforated? I don't see any holes. Can anyone answer? Thank you.
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
Yes. It is perforated.
@Schten2 жыл бұрын
Anyone you would recommend for work in Massachusettes? Unless you guys are able to do it?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, we don't have a recommendation. We only serve homeowners within Connecticut and surrounding New York counties.
@AnDrew-zg2ie2 жыл бұрын
I just got quote for a grate drain system. They are off the foot of the foundation and pitched. I just can’t understand how they would pitch the elbows to ensure water isn’t sitting in them.
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
We are not big fans of that drain system. I can't imagine how they would pitch it successfully without breaking up the continuity using a rigid material. We have a couple of videos on our channel tearing them out. Watch here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJmUoYivhqynZsk
@Barker332411 ай бұрын
How deep are you digging? And are you using stone for pitch or actual trench or a combo of both?
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
You can't use pictured stone for pitch, gravity and water will win that battle every time 😉
@buffalobill34262 жыл бұрын
Hey I've done a few myself, im a contractor mostly kitchens baths .. I have to take on waterproofing a friggin mansion & want to know if I do it the sane way on the poured walls ?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Theoretically, yes. If it is a three-piece foundation (footer, wall & floor) they are similar.
@lukerocheleau9173 Жыл бұрын
This man is the Billy Graham of basement water proofing. Preach it preacher!
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
😊 I like Bill, whoever he is he sounds like a cool dewd 😎
@SamsDIY8 ай бұрын
What state do you work out of?
@ericktorres31732 жыл бұрын
So those drains dont work? Do you recommend corrugated pipe?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Corrugated perforated pipe.
@richardthomas41123 жыл бұрын
Do you cover Massachusetts? Do you have any recommendations for anyone that would do basement waterproofing in MA?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems3 жыл бұрын
Sorry. No.
@hh-zf1mi10 ай бұрын
Can you please make a video on this for block foundations?
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
If you pay attention you will notice his representation was of a poured concrete foundation but the walls hes standing next to are block. Ooopsie 🤣
@arisoda Жыл бұрын
11:47 does that mean there are HOLES in this tube? But I don't see any holes?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
Those tubes have holes (perforations) to allow ground water to seep in and get carried to the sump pump. Nothing else compares to them.
@fredswolen8942 жыл бұрын
How does the water get in the tubes y’all install? Is it permeable?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Yes. The pipe under the floor has perforated slots so water can enter and travel to the sump pump basket.
@EdStaniszewski8 ай бұрын
Hi , should a vapor barrier be put down before the dimple board?
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
If you keep it warm the dimples go away like goose bumps do. ☹️
@fibnkak2 жыл бұрын
have any companies you would recommend in Wisconsin
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
We don't know anyone in Wisconsin.
@pbeau2 жыл бұрын
What do you do when the original basement floor is flush to the top of the footing or only covering it by an inch or two? I have a basement of concrete blocks and the basement floor only covers the footing by less than 2".
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
If you don't have a crack or seepage problem, leave it alone. If you try to sell the house and building code in your area requires the 3.5 thickness minimum, it becomes a problem if they catch it during a home inspection.
@kenmoore1672 жыл бұрын
Do you guys train other companies around the country ?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
We train in-house only.
@elizabeths75942 жыл бұрын
Where is your company located ??
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
In Connecticut bordering on Westchester county New York.
@Jdp222 жыл бұрын
I wish you guys were in PA
@yankeedoodledarling9232 Жыл бұрын
I am trying to figure out not which system would be appropriate for my basement, but why the water started leaking in the first place. I bought a fixer upper two years ago, and the leak first appeared a few times sporadically, and for the last several weeks, it has been leaking constantly in this one corner. It appears that some sort of soft flexible material had been painted on, and it's now torn/old/flexible - I poked it to see what was going on there. Is the problem with a pipe that was installed last year (that leads to the drywall) or is it something else. IDK what to do next. UGH. All I know is that I want to solve this problem!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, this is something that can't be determined online. You have to get a plumber or a waterproofing pro to physically examine the location of the leak.
@bend4852 Жыл бұрын
I would check the gutters and downspouts first. Go outside during a heavy rain and see if your gutters are working properly and the water is being discharged at least 10 feet away
@PeggyDunne-vs9bg4 ай бұрын
Interesting
@thejoeyjrpr8 ай бұрын
Who do recommend in the New Jersey area?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems8 ай бұрын
Sorry. We are not familiar with basement waterproofing companies in Jersey.
@shakeenag64362 жыл бұрын
Do you service Central NJ?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Not at the moment, but there is a good possibility of us servicing the NJ area next year.
@surfgirlgonzales31633 жыл бұрын
do you do any work in canada or do you know of a company that does it like your company as you do it the proper way and i truly need your help. thank you so much. have a lovely day
@AmericanDryBasementSystems3 жыл бұрын
No, sorry. Its hard to recommend without knowing another contractor's operation and having quality control. If I took a guess, sight unseen, and the job goes terribly wrong. I would be blamed. Its up to you to make the right decision, and use our information as guidance. All the best.
@surfgirlgonzales31633 жыл бұрын
@@AmericanDryBasementSystems I totally understand and get what your saying. i am so grateful you wrote with your advice and i am using your knowledge so the contractors cant pull the wool over my eyes. your knowledge is special. thank you.
@iverduga262 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Do you answer questions I have some water leaking of my basement wall, and I'm wondering how can I seal it
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Don't use waterproofing paint unless you have a waterproofing system under your floor to keep the hydrostatic pressure down. Use Drylok hydraulic cement to plug leaks in the middle of the wall, stairs or window. It will be temporary until you find out why those leaks are occurring in the first place. If leaks are coming out from between the wall and floor then you will have to consider a waterproofing system to manage the water levels outside your walls.
@opinionatedman2 жыл бұрын
@@AmericanDryBasementSystems I came here to ask a similar question. I don't have water in my basement, but the walls have efflorescence and flaking. It is an old home from 1930. Abovegrade is bloc but not sure if they poured lower half. I think it is all block that has had paint and coatings on it. I was going to wire brush the walls and seal them. Whole property and area is flat. I don't have a curb to pump water to if I wanted to install a sump pump (
@hughesda10062 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another informative video! Do you saw cut the concrete before jackhammering? I heard something about concerns of microfractures in the concrete. I'm curious of your take on that. Thanks again!
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Saw cutting is unnecessary, time-consuming, and costly. The possibility of microfractures is a scare tactic to raise the cost of installation. I’ve never seen it happen. Keep in mind that an experienced DIY’er or professional should only do jackhammering.
@hughesda10062 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and such a quick response!
@ericnelson84933 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you guys cut the concrete?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems3 жыл бұрын
More dust with saw. Not cost effective for homeowners. We are able to complete work much faster. Finish floor afterwards with paint, self-leveling cement, wood, tile, so on.
@MCC4RTHY1 Жыл бұрын
Cold joints. Fascinating
@Bear2U7 ай бұрын
You can put ice in your rig and have cold dabs too 🫠 friend told me
@jimbo87433 жыл бұрын
These guys are good 👍
@thetmspathologist2 жыл бұрын
Could you recommend a company in southeast Michigan - metro Detroit area that would do this kind of quality work? Thank you.
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Sorry we are not familiar with any contractors or companies outside of Connecticut and New York.
@alexpeguero382 жыл бұрын
@@AmericanDryBasementSystems anyone you’d recommend in NY
@ScrapGoldAcademy Жыл бұрын
Did you ever find someone in Southeastern Michigan? That’s where I am too and need a good company that does it right.
@ScrapGoldAcademy Жыл бұрын
@@alexpeguero38 did you ever find a company in Southeastern Michigan? I’m looking too
@thetmspathologist Жыл бұрын
@@ScrapGoldAcademy Yes, Tom's Basement Waterproofing, Chesterfield, MI. They addressed the underlying problem and fixed it right, just like these guys. Would highly recommend Tom's.
@stanleywiklinski1584 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, great info, thanks. As the system is utilized over time, is there an issue with silt (or something?) buildup in the pipes to the point where it won't function any longer? In other words, does the system have to be periodically maintained, and if so, what is the process?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
Not at all
@markmurillo3570 Жыл бұрын
Excellent channel! Been watching and have learned so much.
@robotalligatorbird16752 жыл бұрын
What is this method called? Would you advise against a gutter system?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
The video speaks for itself.
@patthompson12532 жыл бұрын
Like I said be fore, I'm so impressed! Quick question - How does the water enter the pipe, does the 4" corrugated ABS pipe have holes in it for the water to enter the drainage system? Greetings from Newfoundland:) Pat
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does. Perforated, corrugated ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems) pipe.
@robdubas43052 жыл бұрын
Is the sump pump basin perforated so that it acts like the pipe itself allowing water in from the ground or is it solid? Would it matter where the sump pump basin is located? Example: Would it be better if it was located in a dryer section of the basement or where you have more water coming in? Thank you.
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It is perforated. Placement depends on many factors which I can't go into in a KZbin comment. I will consider making a video about it.
@robdubas43052 жыл бұрын
@@AmericanDryBasementSystems Thank you
@bradadam39242 жыл бұрын
Is applying drylok to already painted concrete walls somewhat effective. I have high humidity in my house and my basement is getting waterproof with a French drain in two weeks
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
Do not apply Drylok to painted walls. You have to sand off old paint to get full effectiveness.
@bradadam39242 жыл бұрын
Is there an easier way getting the paint off? I thought once the French drain was installed that would help lower the humidity levels in the house. I understand applying drylok over already painted walls won’t be as effective but wouldn’t it be better than nothing in controlling humidity
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
There is no easy way to get paint off. An adequately installed french drain will lower the relative humidity dramatically to between 20 to no more than 40 percent. Over 50 percent will promote bacteria growth. Drylok will not help make humidity lower, and you can paint it over old paint, but it may not last as long.
@mohanvvip2 жыл бұрын
Does Shotcrete or gunniting help?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems2 жыл бұрын
They are primarily used in casting swimming pools and not designed for reconstruction or repair. The PSI maybe too high and you will find it next to impossible to access any subfloor pipe (sewage).
@mohanvvip2 жыл бұрын
@@AmericanDryBasementSystems Thanks.
@fred2153 жыл бұрын
Do you guys do Willowgrove pa area?
@AmericanDryBasementSystems3 жыл бұрын
No. But give American Waterproofers Inc a try. Call (717) 938-2272
@fred2153 жыл бұрын
@@AmericanDryBasementSystems thanks but they don’t service area to
@shmack-dab-in-da-middle3960 Жыл бұрын
So what do I do if someone already painted the walls and floor in my basement before I moved in???
@AmericanDryBasementSystems Жыл бұрын
You can still install a interior drainage system that will reduce the hydrostatic pressure around the outside of your foundation. Our company will not be able to apply our Superslurry on the wall. If the wall has a crack or peeling paint consider sanding the paint off to apply the slurry.