Wet Basement Solutions | Installing an Interior Drainage System

We demonstrate how groundwater comes in from underneath a basement wall and flow over on top of the footing through a cold joint. Our installation directs water away from the bottom of your floor and drops it into the "Magic Zone." The "Magic Zone" is an area where we manage that unwanted water through pipe and stone. If you are a DIY type of person, you might appreciate some insight from this video.

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Since 1997, American Dry Basement Systems is waterproofing basements, encapsulating crawl spaces, installing sump pumps and battery backup systems and repairing foundation cracks in basements throughout Connecticut & Southeastern New York. Our mission is a simple one. We ensure that every customer that installs our basement waterproofing system will be water-free for life.

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[AmericanDryBasementSystems]

Groundwater always takes the path of least resistance. What other ways does water find its way into a basement?

[Gregzilla]

I just wanted to say that it's pretty awesome of you to take the time and respond to everyone's questions. I'm sure you've helped a ton of people out.
Take care and I hope you never get tired of doing good things

[PAlouidor]

I wish I can have this guy come to my house. The wet basement walls at this point is really pissing me off I just need some one like him to come out and give me a quote someone that actually knows what they are doing.

[otiss]

Once again, thank you for sharing your expertise on how to properly install a drainage system within the basement area. I may do my own basement since I've already completed the hard part of trenching to receive the 4" drain pipe that is to tie into the sump pump system.

[ericalthouse]

can the same be done with a mono poured slab? just concrete in a curb instead of having the concrete be flush?

[seanvermillion]

Thank you for your video, very informative. What drain board do you use?

[Mark-bhzo]

how do you ensure a good slope when installing an interior drainage system like this? I've been racking my brain on how to do this at the 'start point' to the end point (ie. sump pump pit)

[alexkohr]

I wish I saw this video before JES installed that WaterGaurd water gutter system in my basement, just one of many frustrations with our foundation repair.

[Gran_Taurino]

I’m looking to do the same for my basement. How do I know how thick my footing is I don’t want to accidentally cut into it.

[christopherbeihoff]

Going to be getting a garage floor coating done an epoxy type coating. There is a system like this on one side of the garage. Can anything be put along the wall over the flow channe plastic? Want to create some thing they could apply coating to to match a 3 inch boarder that will run around the top perimeter of the garage. Don't want to impede the performance of the system.

[jrmuller]

Very informative video. Definitely enjoyed learning about this topic thanks.

[Mr.DonJackson]

Why do you use non fabric wrapped french drain instead of fabric wrapped?

[smokeycanuck]

Thanks, I've been learning a lot from your vids. Recently started getting water in the basement of my 52 year old house. I've had a few contractors out to price the work. I was close to locking into a guy who's offering the WG system i.e. above footing gutter system, I think you've talked me out of it.

If you worked in Canada, I'd give you a call for a quote :). I need to find a local guy who offers a system similar to yours. Thanks.

[kbro]

Any recommendations for a dirt crawlspace? Should I lay a vapor barrier above gravel and drain board and fill back in with dirt? Or just fill to the top with gravel?

[MrPeterschmit]

How much concrete ends up on top of the flow channel? I feel like I must be missing something.

[RamazTube]

Thank you for very helpful information.
Can I connect the drain pipes (with fabric around) to the sewer drain system with P trap? I have water in the basement only if heavy rain.

[hh-zfmi]

I have 2 questions. 1, when the slab is removed what keeps the wall from moving inward from soil pressure. I have a block wall from the 50s and it has no infill inside of it. 2. What do you do for pipe penetrations like drains for plumbing fixtures?

[AlexHorwatt]

Why no lawn fabric in the trench to prevent dirt from entering the gravel?

Why corrugated and not perforated pvc?

[rubencruz]

Need this type of system the video explains

[waynesokolosky]

Interesting. How does one pitch all four walls to one sump? Seems it would be hard to keep the pipe at correct depth and proper pitch over an estimated 28' x 40' basement.