There are two main types of weeping tile systems – exterior and interior.
Exterior:Exterior weeping tile is placed around the perimeter surrounding the home’s foundation. This system helps manage groundwater before it can get into your home.
Interior: Interior weeping tile is placed inside the home under the basement. This system is similar to the exterior system, any groundwater that manages to enter the home will be picked up by the weeping tile and carried over to a sump pit. When the water in the sump pit reaches a certain level, the sump pump will turn on and pump the water away from the home. Interior weeping tile is often used when the exterior weeping tile system has failed.
Place a PVC pipe with predrilled holes on top of the gravel, covering the pipe with landscape fabric can help prevent any roots or obstructions from affecting the pipe. Installing a clean-out joint will help with cleaning the pipe and future maintenance.
To make sure your weeping tile lasts and works properly, it is important to perform regular plumbing checks and maintenance.
It is important to maintain the weeping tile to prevent flooding, small concerns can become big problems, address any concerns as soon as you have them.
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