Basement Waterproofing Systems Tested with Water Hose

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

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[@chrishoover2681]

Love your videos. Straight forward fella who cares for quality of his work. Some of these people who do basement waterproofing rip off homeowners (who don't know any better) just because they don't want to dig down as far as they should. Which makes the whole system they put in useless in my opinion.

[@Samuel-b7g7q]

My concrete block walls were previously painted and are now shedding. How do I prevent the shedding from falling and clogging the membrane?

[@Samuel-b7g7q]

Will this work in a basement bedroom? Seems like any water that enters the envelope of the home will create a damp environment no matter what.

[@projectzlowpoke]

What is the gray product being applied to the vertical portion of the wall? I have not been able to find any information on this. Thank you for all the educational information you are providing!

[@mistuhyun]

Thank you for the education and information!

[@jagboy69]

Love your work! I'm building an underground structure using your methods for water control.. Question for ya, what's the story with colloidal silica? Talking to the guys at spraylockcp and they have an option for treating existing concrete. Thoughts? Too good to be true?? Snake oil?

[@staceyfabian9331]

Your videos are very helpful. You can tell this company know what they are doing. I feel like other companies are trying to sell anything they can to add to your bill. American Dry Basement seems promising. I’m getting an estimate tomorrow. I hope I’m right. I’ll comment on videos on my experience.

[@Muthrows94]

This is a really helpful demonstration, thank you. I see the drainage mat comes out of the slab a few inches, once the concrete dries can the dimple board/drainage mat be cut flush with the floor? I ask because installing foam board insulation flush with wall and floor would be preferred. Thanks again!

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

You can on poured concrete walls but not on block concrete walls. Block concrete walls require weep holes. The drain board directs any water coming out of the weep holes in to the subfloor drainage system.

[@Muthrows94]

@@AmericanDryBasementSystems thanks for getting back to me so quickly!!I think you may have misunderstood my question. New concrete is poured over top the drainage mat, which is why the drainage mat comes out of the floor several inches to preserve the weep holes that are drilled behind it from being filled in with the new concrete. However, the weep holes i drilled are towards the bottom of the block, so well below the newly poured concrete. So once the concrete is cured, can the few inches of the drainage mat that are coming out of the floor be cut flush with the floor? I hope that my explanation helps clarify a bit, although not always easy to do in text format!! Thanks again for all your info and taking the tine to read a d respond!!!

[@Luther_Luffeigh]

Does your company or other affiliate offer this system in Denver area?

[@kingofcats4410]

The waterproofing system installed in mine was very similar to this. Any idea why the humidity level became much higher after installation? System works and has kept basement dry but it is much more humid. Wondering why??

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

It is hard to tell why without an inspection. It could be that all four walls of the basement are buried in dirt all the way up to the sill plate. That would keep the basement cooler than the outside during the summer and warmer in the winter. The temperature difference is good at raising the humidity level by holding moisture in the air. You may have to install a dehumidifier.

[@NickRice]

Why use corrugated pipe? Doesn't water stand in the quarter inch grooves? And what keeps the water from leaking back out through the other holes in the pipe before reaching the sump pump? Thxs!

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Thanks for your question, Nick. Corrugated pipe with a grade adjustment every 10ft is more than satisfactory to intake water through the slotted holes and move it to the sump basin. The movement of water or hydraulic vortex created by the flow over the ridges, on a grade, speeds water to the destination. The fast-moving water removes sediment from sitting in the pipe, making it self-cleaning. Water will never sit in the grooves. Water will move to the sump basin or get re-absorbed by the ground through the intake holes when hydrostatic pressure subsides. All this takes place deep below your floor, so moisture never touches the bottom of your concrete slab floor. We believe those slotted holes are the only way to truly control the natural migration of underground water.

[@NickRice]

American Dry Basement Systems thanks! I have water leaking from the walls on a 3 piece basement. Any experience with the baseboard-style PVC channels that are glued to the concrete floor without having to jackhammer? I only need a 25' run to the sump pump not a whole basement solution.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

@@NickRice Leaking walls? It sounds like your basement is under tremendous hydrostatic pressure. You will have to drill weep-holes through the walls where the wall and floor meet to direct water into the "above floor drainage system" quickly. Letting the walls continue to leak water into the drainage system will not stop the hydrostatic pressure from bowing your walls and creating more leaks. The weep-holes will help reduce the stress quickly, but your above floor drainage must be able to handle the water flow along with an appropriate sump pump station. I will never make any guarantee on any "above floor drainage system." One tip, check your exterior drainage outside that basement wall. Make sure the ground is sloped away from the house. Check if groundwater is collecting in that area from another source.

[@NickRice]

American Dry Basement Systems Thank you! One leak is under the basement window sill where I need to fix the drainage well & ground slope. The other is a small leak from a previously filled crack. Need to remove the old sealer and re-seal. Love your videos. Very helpful!

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

@@NickRice Wishing the best of luck.

[@AllanLaal]

@American Dry Basement Systems does the system then pump the drainage water into your local sewage system? is it possible to use even deeper settling wells to remove that water without a pump being involved?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

No waterproofing system should discharge water into a local sewage system. Deeper settling wells fill with water quickly, allowing water to backup towards the house during big floods. Nothing beats infiltration using a sump pump and a dry well, nearby stream, or local street drain.

[@WastedDayz]

it's dependent on hydrostatic pressure and the rise of the water table

[@Mineralimpact]

I have a ton of mud inside my block foundation from the previous owner. The mud clogged my old system and is clogging my new system. How do I remove the mud?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Clean out/unclog using a pressure washer with a long hose. No pitch and insufficient gravel are good reasons why system channels or pipes clog with mud.

[@Mineralimpact]

@@AmericanDryBasementSystems thank you!

[@mikekim6374]

For homes without a footing, is it structurally safe to remove the concrete slab and dig deep enough below the level of the foundation to allow adequate drainage for this type of system? If so, how close/ far does one need to be away from the wall to install the drain of there is no footing to guide the placement?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJDElXueerGsnaM

[@joeking5215]

How water gets in to that black pipe if the pipe is fully sealed? Or it has some holes on the sides?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

The pipe has perforations along the ridges. There are many places for the water to get in and carried to the sump pump.

[@danielvogel5252]

Tough one here but have to ask... House is over 150 years old. It's been added on to several times (3 large chunks that I know of). Been here for 35 years now. Shortly after we moved in, an old man approached my father and uncle who were painting the exterior... he said his grandparents were born here and he recalled when they finally dug out the back room in the basement. This back room has a ledge in it which I would guess is part of the concrete slab that forms the (deteriorating) patio. Concrete block walls. North side of the house is bordered by neighboring driveway.. as in right against the wall. Southeast corner and northwest corner have concrete porches. East wall has the patio. That being said, I have a couple questions. About 2/3 of the base slab has a drain trench about 3 inches wide and about half that deep. There is a collection hole under the staircase that runs inside the house and another one in the opposite corner of the house from the sump pump. These are joined not only together but also to the sump by what seems to be 4 inch pipe made of a terracotta like material (it's not metal and it's colored similarly to plant pots). I have leaks. One area is about a third of the side with the driveway. Another is along the perimeter of the east side porch (front of house) in spots. Then under the exterior door (obviously), where the drain trench stops shortly before if you follow the flow to the collection box (the trench stops between the door and the back room). The biggest one is the back room, under, around and through the remnants of the patio concrete slab. Which is the room with only one wall having the drain trench (leaving the other 2 walls to just flood the floor). Also has a hole at the bottom of the wall and down in the trench that likes to give you a jump scare when it "burps". If I had to guess, the entire concrete slab floor is maybe 4 inches thick... maybe. If it's anything like what appears to be the remnants of the patio slab in the back room, even that is questionable... as that goes from about 4 inches thick to about a foot and a half on the outer wall. At the very least I would like to get the drain trench dug out all the way around the perimeter of the basement OR find an acceptable alternative that would drain into the trench (most of the water leaks are around 4 feet off the floor). Suggestions?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Sorry. This better discuss in a forum like Quora. Your situation is very specific and requires a waterproofing expert to inspect your problem. Good luck.

[@TZakPol]

Do you still use moisture barrier when installing 2” XPs board? Basement will be finished.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Yes. A vapor barrier is always used before pouring concrete.

[@MaDGriZz78]

What areas do you guys service?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

americandry.com/service-areas/

[@dashriprock5720]

I was watching one of Larry's animated demos and it appears he uses the gutter system. He holds a lot of patents for inventions he has created for this type of work. I'm guessing you're fixing a lot of his work.

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Literally and figuratively. We fixing a countless amount of installations they should not have done in the first place.

[@stevenjones2437]

what happens in winter will the water freeze in basement channel

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

The subfloor pipe will never freeze in winter. Relative temp in basement below ground is approx. between 40 to 50 degrees during winter.

[@ZZZ2586]

My house was built in the 1930, I am renovating my basement and just noticed water seepage thru my brick foundation wall. I am looking into drilling weep holes and adding the polydrain, gravel, and maybe pvc pipe. I also noticed my neighbor downspout is connected to an underground pvc pipe literally next to my foundation wall. Should I contact my neighbor and ask him to relocate his piping?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

If the PVC pipe is perforated or it has a loose connection to another pipe underground... the downspout water can be getting into your basement. No underground discharge pipe should run parallel to your foundation.

[@josuegalvez1]

It is posible to put a waterproof system if foundation start to move already ? My house is 140 uears old

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Depends on how much it moved. 1/8 of inch or couple of inches. Are the walls bowing? Gaps to outside? You will have to solve the structural problems before waterproofing.

[@Boutys_mom]

Great demo!

[@stevenjones2437]

how can i check see how much water under my foundations

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

You can't measure the amount of water. It always changes because of the false watertable around your house. Watch this to learn more about the false watertable: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWYZ5uCpb2Nrs0

[@snowy800123]

Would bugs get through this?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

They still can with any waterproofing system but you will get fewer with less moisture and dampness.

[@tskd4family709]

What system is good for a monolithic foundation?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Our SuperDry system. It can be perfectly configured to any type of basement foundation, including monolithic. What did you expect me to say? :)

[@treyrobbins8438]

Is this an ITG (I'm the guy) system, you ripped out?

[@chirina5]

Why don't you guys put a vapor barrier on the walls? I see alot of companies do it. Does it really not do it? Does it do damage if you put it on the walls?

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

It is totally unnecessary to apply a full wall vapor barrier to a basement "that will remain unfinished." It is better to let the porous concrete or block walls breathe. In some cases, home basements absorb more moisture than usual through the walls. In which case, we apply a vapor barrier and suggest a dehumidifier. All finished basements should have a vapor barrier installed.

[@rickyhenry9291]

Do your company do work in cleveland ohio ?????????

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

No.

[@JoePAcalaughs]

I'm in Pittsburgh and looking myself 😂

[@rubencruz7800]

So many types of systems, so confusing..

[@freshcat2516]

can you do my basement my location zip code 07055 please let me know

[@AmericanDryBasementSystems]

We do not service in New Jersey.