Some companies recommend outside excavation and some recommend interior drain systems – which approach is correct or the right approach?
As there are usually two sides to every story, there are certainly two or more approaches to every water issue, although some can be labeled correct or incorrect. When your home was originally built, they waterproofed it from the outside, not the inside. Outside waterproofing, not inside, is code, not a choice. But back to the question – if you have water entering through the wall, an advanced drainage system incorporating drain tile, weep holes, wall drainage mats, and gravel can certainly alleviate hydrostatic pressure and the amount of water surrounding the home, the water seeping in through the cove area (where the wall meets the floor), and the water building up in the hollow cores of a cinder block or concrete masonry unit wall. However, it is not addressing the problem – water is coming through your wall! The water has to be stopped or managed. And although managing the water could be construed as allowing the problem to continue, it may be the only solution, especially if you c
