Today, builders sometimes request the installation of interior drain systems in new construction. Homeowners also often seek this service. A well-designed interior drain system helps promote drier and more durable basements and crawl spaces in homes and commercial buildings in this region of North Carolina.

Pooling Water Potentially Damages Man-Made Structures

Effective interior drains assist property owners in preventing water from pooling beneath structures. They may also provide a channel for removing water more quickly from premises after it seeps inside basements or crawl spaces. Both of these roles hold value in certain situations. Wet, dank, persistently moist basements and interior crawl spaces will eventually damage residents’ daily quality of life. Consider just a few reasons why property owners sometimes ask us to install interior drain systems:

1. Water May Damage Residential Foundations

In North Carolina, our cold winters sometimes allow water to pose a serious concern for builders. The foundation of a home furnishes a stable platform providing support for the residence. Level, strong foundations essentially help ensure buildings remain level and in good alignment, without significant tilting or other structural problems.

Unfortunately, if water pools beneath a foundation (or seeps inside via cracks), this process potentially causes a lot of complex engineering problems. For example, sometimes pooling water allows certain types of soils to shift in position; houses may begin sinking or tilting gradually over the course of time. Also, floors may become uneven, and doors may not close properly. Cracks in concrete foundations cause particular concern since water expands as it solidifies into ice. If water seeps into a basement through tiny fissures in the foundation and successively freezes and thaws inside the foundation as the season’s change, small foundational cracks eventually become much larger in size. This process may result in costly repair bills for homeowners.

2. Water Also Harms Crawl Spaces

In North Carolina, many homes include crawl spaces located directly underneath the residence. While the layout and size of these locations sometimes vary, property owners need to keep these sites dry, also. Moist, persistently damp crawl spaces may cause significant problems over the course of time.

For example, many crawl spaces in homes in this region extend across bare earth. If the soil beneath the residence becomes saturated with water and remains damp and wet for extended periods, the crawl space itself may grow very moist and dank. Also, water may seep into residential timbers or sub-flooring. Protracted contact between wooden surfaces and moisture eventually causes the wood to begin decaying and warping. It may allow mold and mildew to spread through the vicinity. In some cases, termites also infest rotting wood. These processes, in turn, create additional expensive problems for homeowners.

Interior Drain Systems Promote Drier, More Comfortable Homes

Interior drain systems in basements and crawl spaces offer waterproofing companies a powerful tool to assist customers. These drains in the lowest levels of homes simply provide yet one more means to control water pooling. They sometimes function effectively as standalone improvements. In other cases, property owners benefit by implementing other waterproofing measures, as well.

Generalizing about interior drain systems proves difficult, of course. Waterproofing companies customize this technology to meet the specific needs of their customers. Drainage & Waterproofing Solutions, LLC has prepared some helpful information about interior drain systems. We’ve made it available to the public on our website. Also, if you’ve considered exploring the possibility of improving your property through the addition of an interior drain system in a basement or a crawl space, you’ll definitely want to read this material.

We also recommend consulting with an experienced waterproofing company about the condition of your home. Our firm offers waterproofing inspections to assist households in this part of North Carolina. We examine the condition of basements and crawl spaces and evaluate yard drainage conditions.

Request Local Waterproofing Services

Drainage & Waterproofing Solutions, LLC offers expert waterproofing and drainage services across the Greater Raleigh and Sandhill Areas (including Southern Pines, Fayetteville, and outlying locations). We perform experienced waterproofing inspections. In appropriate cases, we install interior drain systems in basements or crawl spaces for customers. Contact us today at 919-235-5219 or 919-508-7503 for fast, responsive assistance. Lastly, we look forward to helping you!

Helpful Resources

1. https://www.drainagenwaterproofing.com/basement-or-crawl-space-interior-drain-system/