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NotBlaine t1_jadqxjo wrote

Reply to comment by kittywampos in Viewing homes in the area by Ar30la

As a question (a question is not a challenge)...

I thought you didn't want to block off moisture coming into the basement because the hydro-static pressure will eventually start to push the foundation? Basically better to have wind blow through the sails then move the boat.

Only reason I ask is I had all our gutters and downspouts redone and, sure as hell, still getting moisture in the basement. Pretty much just resided myself to this fate. If you're saying there's an alternative, that'd be great news.

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JustYourNeighbor t1_jae2yej wrote

I did my gutters and downspouts and it dried up my basement. My insurance agent was doing a home visit and was amazed ... "how do you have a dry basement in Pittsburgh?"

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SNIPES0009 t1_jae9vax wrote

All the gutters and downspouts do is redirect water from your roof away from your house. They'll do nothing if the groundwater table or the general grade slopes towards your house. Maybe that is the source of your problem.

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NewAlexandria t1_jaetqli wrote

excavate around the foundation, dry the wall, paint with sealant like tar, dig under the base of the wall by 6 inches or so, place architectural-sheeting from above ground level and tuck under the base, do that all along the wall, sealing the architectural-sheeting together per manufacturer spec, the re-bury it all. Do this along any side of the house that is on the uphill side, or just do it on all sides. Carefully fold and seal a piece around each corner of the house foundation.

also, not sure how it was told to you, but no, you are nto going to reduce hydrostatic pressue by letting your basement be leaky.

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defaultclouds t1_jaf25nx wrote

How much does that typically cost? Does the work include returfing the lawn?

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