Basement Flooding After Rain: 3 Essential Facts You Should Know

When it comes to basements, water intrusion is a common concern due to the porous nature of concrete and the presence of cracks, holes, and joints. Despite building codes mandating certain preventive measures, such as footing drains and dampproofing, these solutions often fall short, requiring extensive maintenance or replacement. In this article, we explore the reasons behind basement leaks and introduce an ideal solution that can effectively protect your basement: interior drainage systems.

1. Why Basements Leak: Understanding the Imperfect Concrete Structure

Basements are prone to water intrusion due to porous concrete with cracks, holes, and joints. Building codes mandating footing drains and dampproofing fall short as water can still penetrate. Damproofing and footing drains can’t provide a long-term solution, often requiring extensive excavation for maintenance or replacement.

2. The Ideal Solution: Interior Drainage Systems

Interior drainage systems are highly effective in preventing basement flooding and managing water intrusion without the need for extensive yard excavation. They offer quick installation and easy maintenance, making them a convenient solution for homeowners.

3. Choosing a Quality Interior Drainage System: Key Requirements

BasementGutter™ is the ultimate flood prevention system with a clog-free design that sits on top of the footing to prevent blockages. It features a built-in 3/4-inch gap between the floor and wall, efficiently draining wall leaks. With no reliance on filter fabric, BasementGutter™ avoids clogging and offers an ample drain outlet leading to the sump pump. It is foundation-friendly, ensuring no structural damage, and provides easy maintenance and servicing for homeowners’ convenience.

Protect Your Basement with Tar Heel Basement Systems’ BasementGutter

Tar Heel Basement Systems offers BasementGutter™, an interior drainage system that fulfills all the requirements for an effective solution. This reliable and durable system is designed to prevent basement flooding and keep your home dry. With BasementGutter™, you can confidently protect your basement from the next rainstorm and bid farewell to basement leaks.

Contact Tar Heel Basement Systems today to schedule a free estimate appointment with a certified basement specialist. By investing in BasementGutter, you can ensure a worry-free season, free from costly water damage.

Holly Richards-Purpura

Content Writer

Holly is a Content Writer for Groundworks who has written and edited web content for the foundation services industry for 10 years. With a background in journalism, her passion for the written word runs deep. Holly lives in Columbus, OH, with her husband. Along with educating homeowners, she also has a big heart for the Big Apple.