Recent content by Invader21

Thanks, Bville. So, without a good set of photos it is hard to tell the story. But on the trench drain - the builder did install a small (not really a trench drain) drain around his back patio where the leak originates from. And it does feed into a 4” pipe that runs ‘away’ from the house and...

The basement is a walkout, and to my utter dismay, does NOT have a drain. It does have a sump crock. And not to over-document, but in addition to this new wall issue, the house DOES have a water issue in the basement. The builder did not sufficiently grade the lot, and the lot lies in the...

Certainly not on one of the walls…would have to double-check the others.

The wet sheathing and insulation are is indeed on the inside of the wall - noted through the basement. I think I was trying to respond to questions from others as to whether various types of things were installed - I presumed to understand whether the barrier breathed. I do not know if the...

My son says it’s on the outside side of the sheathing, and only at the bottom…two feet at the most, and maybe not that much. So it is not covering the whole wall behind the siding.

Thanks, Bville. Not sure how to tell if it is poly or not In the formal sense. My son says it is similar to a trash bag material - so assuming it is. I do know there is no poly INSIDE….raw insulation visible at the bottom of those walls on the interior. Here’s another picture of the outside...

Okay guys. Finally got a pic from my son. Please see attached.

Thanks, Sparky. I tried to guide my son away from this house when he bought it, as I found a few red flags with the builder’s handling of the lot, overall drainage of the lot, and some other concerns. Sadly, he did not listen to me. We are still trying to determine overall lot draining issue...

Okay…got it. I’ll get a picture or get out there and confirm what I find. Thank you!

Sparky, the siding is vinyl. Ol Dog, I’ll have to get my son to take a picture - he lives 30 minutes away, so I cannot just go outside and look. Do you have any photos or examples of what you’re talking about so I know what to look for?

Thanks billshack…I will check on that. I can see ‘open’ insulation (non backed - just the pink fiberglass) down in the basement…now I think I need to determine if my son put that in in the basement area, or if it was already like that…and therefore, I’m assuming if it was the builder and no...

There is, kok328, but unsure what kind/brand. I can try to get a better look - we haven’t tried to pull any siding or anything to this point. Not exactly my forte. Just trying to rationalize possible sources (such as you noted). It’s just strange (to me) that it would be on all of these walls...

Not sure if this is a framing and foundation topic, or belongs elsewhere. Apologies if I’m in the wrong forum. My son has a new (2 years old) construction ranch walk-out that has a curious problem. From his unfinished basement, you can access the ‘bottom’ of the outside walls where they sit on...

Hello all…new member here. Not too much DIY going on as I’m aging, and have adult children. But they are asking their own questions now - and now I know how little I know! Looking forward to learning from the community here!