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Top questions about sump pumps and wet basements.

Because basements are built into the ground, there is constant water pressure from wet soil on the basement walls. Water follows the path of least resistance and can find its way into a basement. Many people have a sump pump in their basement, but most people do not know what it does.

What is a sump pump?
A sump pump is housed inside a sump box. The sump box is usually installed in your basement. The sump pump is designed to relieve hydrostatic pressure from beneath your basement floor.

How do sump pumps work?
The sump pumps operates automatically. The sump box gathers trapped ground water that accumulates under your basement floor or around your foundation wall. The sump box has an automatic shut off that keeps water down to a manageable level. The submersible pump is also located inside the pump box and pumps water out and away from your foundation.

What are common sump pump problems?
In most homes, there ...
... is tile called weeping tile that prevents ground water from building up under your basement floor. External weeping tile carries excess water away from your foundation wall. In some homes the exterior weeping tile was connected to the sump box inside. Sump boxes and pumps direct excessive ground water to the ditch at the front or rear of the house. Over time silt flows toward the sump box and impedes the flow of water from below the basement floor. If silt builds up, then you may need to install a more efficient sump pump.

How can I waterproof my basement?
Many people like to hire a professional to waterproof their basement so that the job is done correctly. To waterproof your basement, you will use a thin layer of rubber foundation sealer that completely eliminates moisture and water from penetrating. Waterproofing protects the foundation of your home and will help you maintain your home's value.

There are many ways to eliminate a wet basement. For more information, please visit http://wetbasements.com. To speak to an expert call G.J. MacRae Foundation Repair in Mississauga, Ontario at (905) 824-2557.

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G J MacRae Foundation Repair are specialists in Basements waterproofing, weeping tile system along with crack repair services in all of the GTA with 100% customer satisfication.