Waterproofing Technical Info
The generator that makes water enter your basement is simply hydrostatic water pressure. This phrase is often pitched in the basement repair industry so having an understanding of it makes sense. Hydrostatic water pressure is simply the pressure exerted by water due to the force of gravity. Hydrostatic pressure increases in proportion to depth measured from the surface because of the increased weight of water exerting downward force from above.
Water entering a basement is generally addressed by one of two primary draintile installation methods; an Interior Draintile System or an Exterior Draintile System. The approach recommended depends, primarily, on the manner in which water is getting into the basement.