THE CAUSES OF POOR DRAINAGE

The causes of failure of drainage on land are numerous. First note the absence of French drain or its age, the life of a French drain is about 30 years. The French drain can also be crushed or clogged by soil or roots of trees have been installed too high or too low. It may also be contaminated by iron ocher.

THE SYPTOMS OF POOR DRAINAGE

When water collects around the foundation without being evacuated, moisture seep inside the perimeter of the slab and bottom walls, traces of efflorescence and occasional infiltration of water, especially during thaw or after heavy rains.

THE SOLUTION PIEUX METROPOLITAIN

An effective drainage system that removes water from your foundation!

To have a effective French drain, it must be professionally installed in compliance with the rules of art. He has to collect the accumulated water along the foundation and evacuate by gravity or by pumping. With Pieux Metropolitain are assured of quality work at the best possible price.

Example patch of a French drain proceeding from the outside

Example patch of a French drain proceeding from the inside

Conclusion

The Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) recommends that new buyers as well as new home builders to check with the municipality to see if the location of the future home is conducive to the formation of iron ocher; where appropriate, preventive measures can be taken.

The RBQ reminds that we can't eliminate the process of formation of iron ocher and recommends that homeowners struggling with it to consult a professional or a licensed contractor appropriate RBQ that can make to avoid or to minimize the impacts.