Wet basement clues - part 2

Interior · Wet Basements and Crawlspaces · printed page 371 (PDF page 372)

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Wet Basement – Clues – Part 2 Basement – Wet Crawlspace – Wet Wet Basement – and Crawlspaces Wet Crawlspaces and Basements

Text in the illustration

evidence of recent exterior excavation
evidence of new exterior dampproofing and/or drainage layer
perimeter drain trough
patches in floor
auxiliary sump pump electrical supply
high water level alarm on sump
two spare sump pumps
sump pump runs continuously
sump
cross section

Generated explanation

The cross section depicts a basement foundation wall, floor slab, exterior soil, drainage piping, and a sump containing water and a pump. Exterior clues to past water problems include evidence of recent excavation and a new dampproofing or drainage layer against the foundation wall. Interior clues include a perimeter drain trough and patches in the floor. The sump installation includes an auxiliary electrical supply and a high-water-level alarm, with two spare sump pumps nearby. A note that the sump pump runs continuously identifies another clue to basement water problems.

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Wet basement clues - part 1

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The illustration shows a basement corner with numerous visible clues to moisture intrusion or persistent dampness. Wall clues include stained cracks, peeling paint, patched areas, and water, dampness, stains, or efflores