Pardon me if this thread belongs elsewhere.
Recently we had a lot of rain, about 8" in 12-15 hours. Thankfully the powder did not go out and the sump pump ran non stop. However, there are two areas in our basement that we notice a little problem. One is by one of the sump pumps. water get in but it is diverted to the pump and no further problem in caused. At least as far as we can see. The other area is rather interesting. It is on a corner that sits against the garage wall. We cut out half of the dry wall and noticed that the water seems to come in from the wall or floor. Now, above this area is a garage without any water infiltration problem and based on our discoveries are not coming from up above anyway. The interesting fact is that behind that corner is or is supposed to be filled with soil. The problem area is not directly under the garage but offset from it. So, what could be causing this particular problem?
A bit of history here. 2 winters ago, water got frozen in the pipe that takes the sump pump water to the sewer line. I imagine that this pipe is ruptured. However it is a good 24 feet, give or take from the "problem" area. The problem area by the sump pump can possibly be caused by this issue.
Now, the area is cleaned, bleached and drying. No rain in the forecast, but we will leave it open to further investigate and hopefully fix the issue. Anyone here can give us some advice on what to look for and things to consider?
Hope this is not too or totally confusing. Thanks. Be well
Miriam
Recently we had a lot of rain, about 8" in 12-15 hours. Thankfully the powder did not go out and the sump pump ran non stop. However, there are two areas in our basement that we notice a little problem. One is by one of the sump pumps. water get in but it is diverted to the pump and no further problem in caused. At least as far as we can see. The other area is rather interesting. It is on a corner that sits against the garage wall. We cut out half of the dry wall and noticed that the water seems to come in from the wall or floor. Now, above this area is a garage without any water infiltration problem and based on our discoveries are not coming from up above anyway. The interesting fact is that behind that corner is or is supposed to be filled with soil. The problem area is not directly under the garage but offset from it. So, what could be causing this particular problem?
A bit of history here. 2 winters ago, water got frozen in the pipe that takes the sump pump water to the sewer line. I imagine that this pipe is ruptured. However it is a good 24 feet, give or take from the "problem" area. The problem area by the sump pump can possibly be caused by this issue.
Now, the area is cleaned, bleached and drying. No rain in the forecast, but we will leave it open to further investigate and hopefully fix the issue. Anyone here can give us some advice on what to look for and things to consider?
Hope this is not too or totally confusing. Thanks. Be well
Miriam