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Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System

October 2025

James had a functioning drain tile system, but mold was forming, and the walls were wet. We had a feeling that whomever installed the original system, they missed something. We found drainageboard that had gaps in it where water could sneak through, and also noted that not every cavity was drilled. While they did drill each core of each block, they missed the mortar seam that joined the blocks. The flanges on the ends of a block connect to form an additional core, and they must be drilled! Needless to say, this system has been optimized and they can rest easy that their basement will stay dry moving forward.

DateOctober 2025
LocationLino Lakes, MN
Tags

French Drain, drain tile, sump pump, drainage board, Drain Tile, french drain, Sump Pump, Interior Basement Waterproofing, Water Backup, Water Damage, Waterproofing, Basement Remodel, Mold Remediation, Foundation Installation, Foundation Repair

Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast
Retrofitting Drainage Board into an Existing Drain Tile System by Waterproofing Northeast