A low point drain that is not functioning, not flowing groundwater out of a flooded crawl space, is probably plugged to the degree that it is no longer functional, if it ever was, and likely cannot be… (more…)
Archive for the ‘low point drains’ Category
Crawl space low point drains and sump pumps.
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Understanding low point drains and what is possible and functional
Friday, March 28th, 2008One of the most common anxiety producing events in a homeowners experience with real estate occurs during the sale of the home, and is the pest dryrot and structural inspectors assessment of groundwater problems in the basement or crawlspace, and how to deal with them.
In my experience, I have found that many of these home inspectors know a few buzz words, but simply do not understand home drainage. (more…)
Oregon gets pounded by rain
Saturday, January 12th, 2008We are off to a wet 08. The past 2-3 weeks have tested the patience of homeowners with groundwater drainage problems. The homeowners that have it bad, do not have hand excavated french drains installed. (more…)
