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Troubleshooting Wet Basement Problems

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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PROBLEM: Water Leakage

Problem: Water Leakage

Possible Symptom:

  • Visible water trail from crack or hole in basement wall.
Possible Reason:
  • Foundation settlement.
  • Improper roof downspout drainage or site drainage against foundation wall eroded soil under foundation and caused settlement crack.
Possible Solution:
  • Small hole may be plugged with a hydrostatic cement. Be careful of sealing cracks from the inside as this may cause other structural damage.
  • Repair large cracks by digging down from outside and repairing crack with hydraulic cement and then waterproof the exterior basement wall.

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