Leaks from exterior walls can occur by several means.
Water leaking into walls from outside.
Holes cracks gaps and penetration in the walls can all lead to water leakage.
Penetration in the walls includes cable wires or pipes that pierce the walls from the outside.
These leaks are seldom caused by faulty plumbing.
Water leaks are often because of pinholes in your plumbing system or small failures in caulking or other exterior materials.
Foundation walls crack and leak when water soaks into the walls and eventually begins to drain inside of your basement.
Water will definitely find a way into your home if there are any flaws in the structure.
If enough water builds up in the cracked mortar it can begin to seep through the wall.
Water takes the easiest path down to the ground so it will often travel along the framing in the walls.
In cold climates insulating basement walls also saves energy and reduces your heating bill.
A few weeks ago a horrible nor easter caused water to leak over her basement wall.
Insulate exterior walls to prevent condensation.
If you discovered the leak after a recent rain check the attic to see if you find.
A waterproof membrane is often installed on the outside of the basement wall and the system also requires putting in a buried sump pump where water will collect and then be pumped to the surface.
Seeping is especially common in basement walls or walls at least partially underground.
Given the right conditions water can seep into your house through the foundation walls.
Water trapped in the soil around the walls puts pressure on the mortar between blocks and gradually works its way through.
But don t cover the walls with insulation if water is leaking in from outside.
She described it as a miniature niagara falls.
You ll just create a potential mold problem.
Leaks in foundation walls are usually fixed in 1 of 2 ways.
Sara lives in a brick veneer home that s only 30 years old.
If given enough time a slow leak can result in very serious structural damage that will make the restoration process longer and more expensive.