Low Cost Home Water Problem Solution

What a stroke of luck, neighboring Homeowners worked together and solved the water issue that caused both basements to leak.

In the following Diagram is the layout of the water problem area in the Gangway between House A and House B.

Here is the low cost eco friendly water problem solution diagram that solves the water collecting in the Gangway between the two Buildings.

Gangway Water Issue and Solution

Submitted May 3, 2016- Offer Expires May 31, 2016 (based on prices of needed materials)

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Scotty

Scotts Contracting St Louis MO

scottscontracting@gmail.com

Overview

House A initiated inquiry into eliminating water entering basement.  House A has Stone Foundation.  Inquiry with House B also has water infiltration issues in basement with stone foundation and is not opposed to hooking up drain collection point for both homes.

Goals

1. Eliminate the Water Infiltration into Basement for both Homes
2. Eco Friendly Options Requested
3. Repurpose and Upcycle Building Materials where possible
4. Match Existing Building Aesthetics
5. Affordable

Existing Problem

Sidewalk directs water towards foundation of House A and B instead of directing water away from home and foundation.  Heavy Rain showers cause water to enter into basements further deteriorating the existing mortar in the Stone Foundations.

Solutions and Options

• Expensive: Remove and Replace Existing Concrete Sidewalk with new concrete and install drainage system
• Less Expensive: Recover existing Concrete Sidewalk and install drainage system
• Least Expensive: Reposition and Recover Existing Concrete Sidewalk and install drainage system.

Safety Issues

1. Water Leads to Mold- If both homes have had water infiltration into the basement Mold growing on Stone Foundations is not uncommon,,.
1. https://scottscontracting.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/rock-foundation-waterproofing-basement-wall/
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2. Before Digging Call Underground Burial Locator Service [ Dig Rite ]
3. Scotty chose not to utilize House B Roof Drainage Collection Point- If the lateral drainage line in House B ever was blocked- all the water collected on House B Roof in addition to water collected in French Drain Tile System would allow the water to collect and pool between the houses and water would not be diverted away from basements.

Notes

1. Scotty will donate I leftover French Drain Tile from a previous project to use as the water collection and water diverter drain tile-$.
2. Portions of the Existing Concrete Walk will need replaced.  These chunks of sidewalk after removal could be incorporated into the French Exit Drain Point in Garden Area.

Costs

1. Expensive

2. Less Expensive

$2,000-$3,000

3. Least Expensive

$1,200-$1,800

Additional Information and Links from Document:

• "Scotts Contracting Green Build Services and Energy ..." 2012. 3 May. 2016 <http://www.stlouisrenewableenergy.com/services.html>
• "St Louis Renewable Energy-Scotts Contracting | General ..." 2011. 3 May. 2016 <https://scottscontracting.wordpress.com/>
• "Rock Wall Foundation Repair and Waterproofing | St Louis ..." 2012. 3 May. 2016 <https://scottscontracting.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/rock-foundation-waterproofing-basement-wall/>
• "Call Before You Dig | Missouri Public Service Commission." 2012. 3 May. 2016 <http://psc.mo.gov/General/Call_Before_You_Dig>
• "Missouri One Call System: Call 1-800-344-7483 (DIG-RITE ..." 2006. 3 May. 2016 <https://www.mo1call.com/>
• "French drain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." 2011. 3 May. 2016 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_drain>
• "4 in. x 100 ft. Corex Drain Pipe Perforated with Sock - Home ..." 2016. 3 May. 2016 <http://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-x-100-ft-Corex-Drain-Pipe-Perforated-with-Sock-04730100BS/100129255>

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