For those of you thinking of investing in properties with basements, trust me, water leakage is a common problem but there are steps you can take one by one to fix the issue. Please listen today as I discuss the 3 main steps of fixing basement water leaks:
1) Fixing the Gutters To Route Water Away From Your House (so water does not pool around your foundation).
2) Fixing or installing a sump pump, sometimes two, can clear up the issue.
3) More intense foundation work can occur, but doesn’t have to a deal breaker on determining on purchasing a rental property.
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Lisa, you nailed this one. Gutters are a big part of your building envelope and part of the first line of defense. Sump pumps are on the second line but of great importance.
Hey, show us what you’re talking about. It would be great to see you wire that pump and throw it into a bucket.
coming right up, Al!
Very cool video!
Great advice for dealing with water issues. I would also kindly add
“DRYLOK White Masonry Waterproofer” paint as an option to deal with
basement leaks. It works well and it serves a dual purpose. First, and
foremost the product does help in keeping your basement dry. Second, a
fresh coat of thick white DRYLOK paint makes old and weather gray cinder
block walls look refreshed and new again. Furthermore, a 5 gallon bucket
will cost you 108 dollars at Home Depot so it is a relatively cheap way to
help keep your basement dry.
That was a great info shared. Loved your other video shares too. I had an experience with basement leakage and I had to call up professionals ( http://www.doctorrooter.ca ) to inspect and fix the problem. We had to dig up the side having leaks, applied tar on the walls, got a French drain system installed, which will keep the water away from the walls and it goes into the main drainage. There won’t be a reverse flow during the rainy season’s overflow. It cost a bit but it was a full waterproofing idea.