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Sump pump fails #flooding basement with MOLD!
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This video shows a poor judgment of location and elevation for building a home. It is standard in the building trades to look at the elevation and swales of landscaping to prevent water penetration in the basement. This is a trilevel design, improperly built near a pond with improper elevation of the water table.
This 20yearold home was built with footing tiles and a sump pit with a sump pump to control the ground water. This pump also includes a battery backup due to the extreme chances of power outage & failure. Unfortunately, due to the elevation & water table, the sump pump continuously runs every 1 to 2 minutes and this can be a very costly expense to owning this particular home. It can be a risky situation with the failure of water control which can cause flooding & mold damages in the basement areas.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ground Water Control
In most cases, water penetration into a #basement or #crawlspace can be controlled at the exterior by directing water away from the #foundation. Remember, roof areas will capture a lot of rainwater and dump it right next to the foundation. In addition, driveways patios and sidewalks that may have settled towards the house foundation will also retain and discharge large volumes of #water towards the basement/crawlspaces.
Here is a list of common homeowner remedies for controlling ground water in the basement:
• Install eaves troughs (must be cleaned and checked periodically)
• Install down spouts to direct #rain #water away from the house foundation
• Positive grade (landscaping) away from the foundation
• Seal cracks in foundation
• Concrete lifting (mud jacking) consult with professional concrete contractor.
• Inspect for pooling water next to the foundation on the exterior during rainy days. If you find any, plan for landscaping and positive grading to direct the water away.
Homes built with footing tiles and/or sump pump pits are typically found installed in homes dating back to the 1960/70’s. Footing tiles are installed two ways depending on the elevation of the foundation. For example; in walkout basements the footing tiles will drain water away from the house to the lowest point using natural flow. Whereas, the other option is using a sump pit which brings the footing tile ground water into the sump pit and using a pump to eject the ground water out of the sump pit. At the discharge location just outside the foundation it is recommended for an additional tile to be installed into the landscaping to continue the water flowing away from the house foundation.
Homes that are built on or near high water table, flood planes or natural water springs typically rely on tiles and sump pits with pumps to continuously maintain the water level which protects the house structure from mold damage.
Homes with high volume use of sump pumps require more attention to ensure the security of its function. Sump pumps are known to fail for many reasons such as floaters, mechanics & power outages. It is recommended to have emergency backups for the sump pumps. Auxiliary pumps can be installed with the use of batteries but the battery only lasts for so long. If you have city water, there is another option; it is component that allows backflow pressure by using city water pressure to push water out of the sump pit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: #mold
Exposure to mold & mold spores can cause a range of allergic reactions such as eye irritation, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, nasal and sinus congestion, coughing, sneezing, difficulty breaking, rhinitis asthmatic episodes, headaches & fatigue.
Molds act as nature’s decomposers breaking down organic matter, and can be many colors – white, orange, green, or black. Molds release spores into the air, which then enter our homes through windows, doors, cracks, and vents. Old spores can also be carried in on clothing pets and foot traffic. 1 type of black mold is called Stachybotrys. It is rare, white or greenishblack to black mold that grows on materials with high cellulose content that has been wet for several days. Cellulose rich materials include drywall, wood, paper, and drop ceiling tiles.
The best way to control mold is to control the moisture. Stopping the source of the water or humidity is the most important step in cleanup and prevention.
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