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Drain Tile

Solving Basement Water Intrusion

Hydro-Channel and Hydro-Channel Plus is an interior footing drainage system designed to prevent water seepage from entering the cove area of the basement (area where the floor meets the wall) and allows foundation wall seepage to drain harmlessly beneath the floor and into a drain tile system with a sump pump. The convenient, pre-formed, snap­together design virtually eliminates the need for nailing and reduces installation time vs typical dimple board installa­tions.

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Hydro channel plus

Hydro-Channel Plus

The hydro-channel plus system is installed on top of the footing and up against the foundation wall. This will allow any water pressure from outside of the foun­dation walls to transfer through the hydro-channel plus and into the drain tile system. The hydro-channel plus is used pri­marily with block and stone foundation walls, concrete walls that you cannot see because they are finished with drywall, and areas with little to moder­ate radon.

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STEP 1
PREPARATION
The area is prepared for installation. Carpets and other flooring are removed. All traffic areas are protected.
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STEP 2
REMOVAL
Concrete floor is removed around the perimeter of the basement.
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STEP 3
REMOVAL
Trench has been created to properly install the filtered drain tile.
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STEP 4
READY
The basement is ready for the installation.
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STEP 5
PIPE INSTALL
The drain tile is installed.
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STEP 6
STONE
The drain tile is covered with stone.
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STEP 7
SUMP
Drain tile is connected to sump barrel.
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STEP 8
HYDRO-CHANNEL PLUS
Hydro-Channel Plus is installed.
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STEP 9
CONCRETE
Concrete is poured and the area is cleaned.
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STEP 10
FINISH
The drain tile installation process has been completed.
DRAIN TILE INSTALLATION

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This basement drain tile installation was completed in just 2 days. 

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WET BASEMENT?

Understanding the Sources of Basement Water Intrusion

The spring melts and the heavy rains cause havoc on many homes. Water in the basement is one of the top issues for homeowners to deal with. There are many factors that can contribute to water entry into a basement.
• Improperly working gutters and downspouts
• Lack of positive slope away from the house
• Cracks or honeycombing in the foundation walls
• Hydrostatic pressure from under the basement floor

The most common types of foundation walls are: poured concrete, concrete block, and stone. Water can enter through the wall itself or it can come up under your floor – often caused by hydrostatic pres­sure. Hydrostatic pressure describes the outward and downward pressure caused by standing water pushing against any object or surface that blocks it, in this case — your basement walls. It is most com­monly seen with foundations that do not have a drain tile system installed. Without a properly working drain tile system the water has nowhere to go except seep into your basement. Typically, without a drain tile system, you will see water entry around most or the entire perimeter of the foundation. A drain tile installation will cor­rect the hydrostatic pressure issue and allow for a dry base­ment.

Basement graphic showing the different places water can intrude