Steve Drain
Sep 13, 2008, 09:23 PM
I would like to determine what the definition is for positive drainage for foundations in residential home construction. I have seen it defined on websites where this type of drainage system drains to either daylight or to a sump pump crock.
The term drainage as defined in Webster's is the act, process or mode of draining. The problem I have in my house is my basement and perimeter drains are in the water table. Since the perimeter drains are in the water table, water is not being drained from around the perimeter. The pipes are sitting in the water. The pump can run continuously for 6 months in my area until the water table goes down as I am on bedrock. I am on the Niagara Escarpment.
Are there any engineers out there that can give me some insight or provide a book or article that explains what positive drainage is and is not.
Thank you
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The term drainage as defined in Webster's is the act, process or mode of draining. The problem I have in my house is my basement and perimeter drains are in the water table. Since the perimeter drains are in the water table, water is not being drained from around the perimeter. The pipes are sitting in the water. The pump can run continuously for 6 months in my area until the water table goes down as I am on bedrock. I am on the Niagara Escarpment.
Are there any engineers out there that can give me some insight or provide a book or article that explains what positive drainage is and is not.
Thank you
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