you did no state whether you foundation is poured solid concrete or cement block or mortared rock.
From: greatyoga <greatyoga@yahoo.com>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2011 1:44 PM
Subject: [DIY] Re: Water coming in basement
Here are some thoughts. Like you mentioned gutters. Put gutters around the house and drain the water at ground level away from the house and as far away from the foundation as possible. You can excavate a wall a foot or two below floor level and fill it with gravel, There is some type of vapor barrier that is like a sticky sheet that seals walls. Ny dad had this happen to his house and excavated a big hole in low spots in the yard. He put in a big cistern with a drain cover in the drive way and also fixed it so the gutters drained in another one. Expensive but it works. The cisterns can be pumped out into the street or yard in dry times.
GB
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "Tori" <fertilegrnd@...> wrote:
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> So I was so excited I thought I fixed my water issue but after a not so hard rain , water came in from the direction I was sure I cured (i had removed a downspout years ago cuz it was on the driveway of entry to garage- bad idea I thought/ but as I reviewed my perimeter I realized an entry was possible, I recently put one of those diverter things to test and I noticed no water after that w/ hard rains). But its coming in-not as bad but its there again. Why with rain thats not as bad on one day vs last summer w/frequent rains-no water after my diverter.
>
> Well all I can figure is whoever put up my eaves were not smart about planning drainage. Geez! Now Im also wondering if the deck over that side of house was also poorly planned for draining.
>
> Does anyone have any input on how gutters should be on a 1000+ sqft house. If i have the right dimension/style. What determines where the downspouts are placed. Why would they put one over the the high traffic driveway? Is there an expert I can consult with? Why does it seem so hard to find someone who will look over my homes' deficiencies and direct me on who to contract. I do need to have my sump checked out is that a potential cause?
>
GB
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "Tori" <fertilegrnd@...> wrote:
>
> So I was so excited I thought I fixed my water issue but after a not so hard rain , water came in from the direction I was sure I cured (i had removed a downspout years ago cuz it was on the driveway of entry to garage- bad idea I thought/ but as I reviewed my perimeter I realized an entry was possible, I recently put one of those diverter things to test and I noticed no water after that w/ hard rains). But its coming in-not as bad but its there again. Why with rain thats not as bad on one day vs last summer w/frequent rains-no water after my diverter.
>
> Well all I can figure is whoever put up my eaves were not smart about planning drainage. Geez! Now Im also wondering if the deck over that side of house was also poorly planned for draining.
>
> Does anyone have any input on how gutters should be on a 1000+ sqft house. If i have the right dimension/style. What determines where the downspouts are placed. Why would they put one over the the high traffic driveway? Is there an expert I can consult with? Why does it seem so hard to find someone who will look over my homes' deficiencies and direct me on who to contract. I do need to have my sump checked out is that a potential cause?
>
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