Portland, Oregon is not the only area of the world where homes have groundwater drainage problems.
While it is true that the Portland, Oregon area is one of the home drainage hot spots of the world; desert and semi-arid climates have Read the rest of this entry »
Groundwater in your crawlspace and sinking spot foundation footings in your crawlspace can cause your Read the rest of this entry »
The gable ends of your home, that are pitched, and not flat, are very often groundwater problem areas, from a home drainage perspective.
Gable roof areas are built to fail you on Read the rest of this entry »
Groundwater in your basement or crawl space is simply your option. Not cruel. True.
You are Read the rest of this entry »
Snow melt damages home foundations, without french drains installed professionally.
Snow melt damages home foundations and can cause Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Darrel:
I have visited your website and read many of your responses. I’m in N,J.
I hope it is all right if I give you some background.
My basement is concrete block. 11 course. House built 1968. I’ve have discoloration of the walls due to groundwater. To alleviate that I Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Brian: Thanks for your questions.
First off, the drainage contractor responses, being all different, and the diverse nature of these contractor methods as well, is status quo.
It does not surprise me, as I know that where you live in the world makes little Read the rest of this entry »
The nature of thinking “green” these days, around the world, has focused priority essential on the protection of our world.
Consequently, we must focus on what is best for our children.
Old school drainage for the 21st century, borrowed from ancient man, and enhanced with modern materials and exactness.
Think about a Read the rest of this entry »
If an old french drain has failed, and a new one is required, that is a capital improvement, from a tax standpoint, and not a maintenance home repair, since you are creating an entirely new home drainage system, with new and updated materials, engineering, and form.
Home drainage capital improvements could include Read the rest of this entry »
Well now. They say, “it is a small world”.
And yes, they were right, all along. Indeed, a small world.
This web site is proud to welcome all our world wide audience of homeowner readers.
Thanks for Read the rest of this entry »
