Installing an interior hand excavated french drain is (more…)
Archive for the ‘crawlspace drainage’ Category
Do you need to install home crawl space sump pump drainage?
Thursday, December 10th, 2009Crawl space: 13 tips to keep it dry.
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009When it comes to the crawlspace of a home, the average homeowners probably know more about time travel, space, and quantum physics than their crawl space. Many homeowners will (more…)
Crawlspace and basement french drains with sump pumps
Monday, June 23rd, 2008Crawlspace french drains and sump pumps are seldom required and are always a last resort and not a first home drainage solution plan. Groundwater that enters below grade into basements and crawlspaces must be collected and vented on the outside of the building with hand excavated french drains in order to stop the groundwater saturation and hydrostatic pressure that causes the leaking. (more…)
Hand excavated french drains are installed. Now to dry out your crawlspace
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007What do you do after your french drains are installed and the groundwater is no longer entering the crawlspace or basement? You may pull the wet moisture barrier, open the foundation vents and provide heat and air movement within the crawlspace to dry it out again. Close interior entry areas to the crawlspace to keep the moisture and any smells that may exist out of the living areas. (more…)
