Water in basement
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Comments (0)For the past 2 summers when it is extremely hot outside water is surrounding the base of my furnace. I lived in the house for over 10 years and prior to the past 2 summers this was never an issue. I opened up the door where the condenser coil is located while the ac was on and water is not making it to the drip pan. It drops from the coil into the base of the duck work/ furnace. Any ideas would sure help I don’t have a clue what it could possibly be....See Moremoisture/water in basement
Comments (13)Thanks SJ and Springtime Builders. We did not have a basement waterproofing expert on hand. Definitely should have done this before starting to finish the basement! The house had been gutted, including the basement. We had basically exposed concrete floors and walls (foundation). No visible cracks. The walls (old and new) were insulated before the drywall was placed. Our contractor thinks this is a condensation issue. While he does think there are drainage issues under this very old house, he thinks addressing this would involve tearing out the concrete floor and digging several feet further to install a drainage system and would be extremely expensive. He does not think we have a crack/leak in the slab or foundation. He has advised that we install this: https://www.wavehomesolutions.com/wave-moisture-control-basement-unit/ Of note, as the house is nowhere near being completed, none of our HVAC components are up and running yet, so there's no air circulating in the house at all. Perhaps once the house is powered up (and with the addition of this ventilating/circulating unit), the moisture issue will improve? Is there a reliable way to test if we are dealing with condensation vs seepage from a porous slab? We are not currently living in the house and are not on-site regularly. I will try to take some photos, especially if there are active moisture issues when I am there. Thanks again to all!...See MoreOdd Situation - Water in Basement
Comments (2)It sounds like it could be underground stream or like you said high water table. Usually most engineers or excavation guys will suggest to keep the basement floor at least 12" above the water table. I would consult with an engineer and do a few soil tests before you start spending money. Most likely they will suggest an interior french drain... cut the basement floor along perimeter, allow the water to by-pass the foundation and install pipe and stone under the slab tied into a sump pump. I'm surprised they didn't do that from the get go when they knew there was a water issue. Good luck...See MoreStanding water in basement during home construction
Comments (10)This is typical of building in my region. If the power goes out, or if there is no temp power installed, the basement will fill with water. Basement dam proofing is designed to redirect ground water to the footing tile. The footing tile then channels this water to the sump pit or to a daylight drain. In your case, I can logically assume you have no daylight drain, so the water has filled the sump basket, footing drain, and is now filling your basement. At the framing stage this is not a huge concern, and an easy fix. They need temp power and a sump pump installed. Once the water is gone it will take awhile for the saturated concrete & wood to dry. When the building envelope is complete a dehumidifier is a builder's best friend. They help the drying process significantly reducing the probability drywall cracks and flooring issues in the future. If I have a particularly wet site I will rent a commercial dehumidifier and place fans throughout the structure while the electricians & plumbers do their rough-in. Best of Luck...See Morebeesneeds
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