Basement is flooded! Are wet cinder blocks and framing a problem?

11 years ago

Basically the land was left ungraded and pur recent big rain allowed a huge amount of water to come in under the walk out basement glass doors. I'm really nervous about this. The brick is half up, basement is not drywalled, but at the least it sets the first floor hardwood floor installation back a lot because of all the added moisture. This is so annoying!

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Annie Deighnaugh
11 years ago
So sorry for the set back....but you'll get back to normal soon.
threeapples
Original Author
11 years ago
Waterproofing should have prevented the interior of the basement cinder blocks ten ft high from getting wet, right? Does this mean the house wasn't waterproofed properly?
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virgilcarter
11 years ago
Get your contractor to regrade the area so that there is positive runoff and this doesn't happen again. It's his responsibility while the house is under construction. Any replacement or repair should be on his nickle. After time to dry, everything inside will be fine, assuming replacement isn't necessary. Have a serious talk with your contractor.
brickeyee
11 years ago
Not unless the framing stays submerged for many days,

rain on partially built houses, and basements filling with water have been common for a very long time.
threeapples
Original Author
11 years ago
yes, we are going to have him grade the land on Monday morning. we are really disappointed and my husband is going to talk to the contractor.