Tight corner of this basement kitchen features corner cabinets, round corner sink, and ventilation hood.(c) Galinavdovtnko | Dreamstime.com In Summary Because basement conversions don’t require construction like building foundations and roofs, they’re a relatively affordable and popular route to ...
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Grading The ground around the house needs to be properly graded to drain water away from the house. Improper grading can cause dampness in your basement. Over time, the ground can erode and require re-grading to ensure proper drainage. What, exactly, is grading? It is the slope of soil a...
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When comparing systems, consider both professional installation and DIY options. Professional installation can be costlier upfront but typically offers a guarantee of efficiency and minimal disruption to your yard’s existing layout. This route ensures that your system is optimized for water conservation...
SOLUTION: Remove the drain grate and inspect the cleanout plug to see if it is in good repair. If necessary, purchase and install a new one. 3. Check Your Appliances Your heavy appliances and fixtures can often produce sewer smells. This would include washing machines, HVAC systems, water ...
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He said if any water does come in it would run down the insulation into the drain. He would then build the walls about 3 inches in front of the drain using sheetrock for the walls. Would you recommend plugging the holes and painting the walls with Dry-Lock or go with his recommendation...
Drain tile carries the water to a basin buried at the low point of the basement floor. When water fills this basin, or “sump tank,” to a certain level, a pump turns on. This pump, which is partially or completely submerged in the basin, discharges the water away from the house or...
Backfilling with materials not prone to frost heaves, such as clean granular fill or stone also helps both against frost damage to the foundation wall and also to improve drainage down to the footing drain. Freeze/thaw cycles can also lead to spalling of the exterior surface of a concrete wal...