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I’m officially old…I’ve watched way too many videos on basement waterproofing, sump pumps, outdoor drainage systems, etc. due to my basement water issues. Your video was super helpful and informative. Thanks for taking the time to explain.

this video saved me from making a massive mistake. had a company come out and try to sell me one of these gutter systems. glad i did my research first before signing a contract!

Just starting to research on truly waterproofing our basement. You can tell thus guy has seen it all and everything he says is backed up by logical explanations of how residential construction is susceptible to flooding. The next step is to find out where this company is and if they are not local, who does it like they do. What an amazing video! 👍👍

I don’t know how those other guys are able to get away with their system. It makes no sense! Your explanation to your system is very logical and undeniably superior. Keep up the quality work! It’s rare these days

I appreciate your very thorough videos, I have a company similar to yours. It is about doing the basement waterproofing right, even if it takes more effort to achieve a totally dry basement. This big franchise companies are about making money and ability to make things very simple to replicate for their franchisee's and neglecting the real process of waterproofing. Foundation cracks must be injected with either polyurethane or epoxy or excavated on the outside with a proper waterproofing membrane.

I've learned a lot from this video. I'm going to look for that other one that you made and watch it again. I must have missed something in that other one; but this one is great. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us. I really am a slow learner but also a perfectionist; which looks like you are, too. Thanks again for your great work and videos.

Good explanation on the cold joints and how the water flows through them.

This is going to help so much as I ask around for quotes!

Very knowledgeable! I want HIM to comr do my project and not just a crew who doesnt know what they are doing! Experience and knowledge are key!

Just called these guys the other day to look at my settlement cracks that leak water during heavy rains. Seems very knowledgeable. I got a quote from the other guys two years ago and I didn’t like their fix. It seemed like a bandaid.

This guy knows what he is saying.

Thank you for explaining how to install a waterproofing in a manner that I can understand. Glad to see that you work in Fairfield County.

This man is the Billy Graham of basement water proofing. Preach it preacher!

I agree with everyone else, your videos are THE BEST! Great work!

Damn wish you guys worked in NJ can’t find anyone out here doing it like you guys . Great job !

Exactly what I needed, thanks!

We see a lot of Drains to nowhere too. Sad so many guys are in the Dewatering business on the take.

Is this a BQ system (and you may not want to/be able to say) that was pulled out? I learned a lot from this. Thank you for saving me from wasting thousands on the wrong system!!

I need this system of yours in the UK!

Cold joints. Fascinating

Good stuff! Excellent explanations with compassion in your trade.

Really great content.

I have learned a lot. thank you!

this video is really inspiring and logical. i just confused what does the black round pipe do in the system? appreciate that

Can you do a video explaining when is it good to use that system?

Hello thank you for the video. Is there a different name for these systems what would I ask a company specifically to get the type of drainage system you install?

Great videos.

So what's the best method for cold seals? I'm confused 😳

seems like a really good landscaping job which slopes away from perimeter with thick poly underneath it would keep most water away from basement walls? then just keep a good dehumidifier in place

Wish you guys were in Michigan. You’d get a lot of customers

Why did I find this video half a week before I'm scheduled to get the kind of waterproofing that you REMOVED to install your better system?!!

This is great, love your videos and work. It seems like a great idea to leave sections of the floor intact to connect to the wall/foundation, but how do you install the waffle board or dimple board in those areas? Don't you need to remove the floor to put the waffle board under it?

Thanks for your great videos. Very informative. I understand your concrete mix to be proprietary, but would you mind sharing what company and product you use for the flow channel drain board? Thank you.

I just got quote for a grate drain system. They are off the foot of the foundation and pitched. I just can’t understand how they would pitch the elbows to ensure water isn’t sitting in them.

Interesting

where can i buy the sump pump and dehumidifier please keep up the videos

I wish you guys were in PA

Excellent channel! Been watching and have learned so much.

Great stuff, looks like you need a Hilti dust control system and Vac 😉

Can you please make a video on this for block foundations?

What’s the old system called that your taking out??

What is the bubble sheet that you put down over the footing and under the new concrete? I can see it allows water to flow under the new concrete, I'm wondering where this can be purchased

Dear American Dry Basements, thanks for your hard work, and these great videos. I was wondering, it doesn’t appear to me that you are using any kind of soil blocking landscape fabric for your drainage system… my I ask why not? Or if you are, what fabric do you have good experience with. Thanks.

Can you recommend a company in East Tennessee that knows what they’re doing? We just spent $16 grand on waterproofing our exterior (4 French drains, we paid for 5) they did not dig down to the footers and half a$$ the sealing of cracks. The system failed in 8 months. We have a 1 year warranty and 3 year in system. We are asking for a refund. Another questions, what’s the best waterproofing system for monolithic foundation?

I enjoyed your video. I have a couple of cracks in my wall. They want to put in a sump pump but didn’t mention about fixing the crack. Can you explain. It is suppose to be a very good company

Wish I wwould ahve watchecd this earlier

Hi, great video and very informative. What was the first company that did the original work? Looks like the stuff I found in booklet from Quality 1st

These guys are good 👍

So what do I do if someone already painted the walls and floor in my basement before I moved in???

Are there any companies that service Pennsylvania that use your system?

Love this video. Do you answer questions I have some water leaking of my basement wall, and I'm wondering how can I seal it

Is the corrugated pipe perforated? I don't see any holes. Can anyone answer? Thank you.

Hi , should a vapor barrier be put down before the dimple board?

He broke that on purpose pulling it out of the wall. No person with any knowledge of plumming or general contracting would pull from the bottom of that pipe upward causing that much pressure. Im sure he isn't an idiot and just did it on purpose.

How deep are you digging? And are you using stone for pitch or actual trench or a combo of both?

Excellent video, great info, thanks. As the system is utilized over time, is there an issue with silt (or something?) buildup in the pipes to the point where it won't function any longer? In other words, does the system have to be periodically maintained, and if so, what is the process?

Cost & ease of install aside, would you still recommend corrugated pipe versus PVC? With cleanout tee's of course.

11:47 does that mean there are HOLES in this tube? But I don't see any holes?

Hey I've done a few myself, im a contractor mostly kitchens baths .. I have to take on waterproofing a friggin mansion & want to know if I do it the sane way on the poured walls ?

Anyone you would recommend for work in Massachusettes? Unless you guys are able to do it?

Hi. Do you know of who works with this method in Illinois? Thanks for your help. Very informative.

I am trying to figure out not which system would be appropriate for my basement, but why the water started leaking in the first place. I bought a fixer upper two years ago, and the leak first appeared a few times sporadically, and for the last several weeks, it has been leaking constantly in this one corner. It appears that some sort of soft flexible material had been painted on, and it's now torn/old/flexible - I poked it to see what was going on there. Is the problem with a pipe that was installed last year (that leads to the drywall) or is it something else. IDK what to do next. UGH. All I know is that I want to solve this problem!

I'm in NE Pa. Do you cover this area? Or can you recommend a reliable, quality contractor? I have two sump pumps and a finished basement and am STILL getting water.

Can I paint my basement wall? It looks yucky and I want to make it look nice :(

Thanks for another informative video! Do you saw cut the concrete before jackhammering? I heard something about concerns of microfractures in the concrete. I'm curious of your take on that. Thanks again!

Hello from NW PA. Is there any advantage to the Richtech sqare drain with 1/2" pre-drilled holes vs 3 or 4" corrugated and is 3" corrugated acceptable? Thank you kindly for this video! Getting ready to do ours.

Who do recommend in the New Jersey area?

What do you do when the original basement floor is flush to the top of the footing or only covering it by an inch or two? I have a basement of concrete blocks and the basement floor only covers the footing by less than 2".

How can i find a basement waterproofer like your company ……

How do I find a rep in my area that does your system? I live in the central UP of Michigan. What is the "broad" name of this style of system repair so I can ask my local contractors?

How does the water get in the tubes y’all install? Is it permeable?

a quick random question for american dry, whats the average price difference between these systems that have failed and the systems you install? :o thanks!

Like I said be fore, I'm so impressed! Quick question - How does the water enter the pipe, does the 4" corrugated ABS pipe have holes in it for the water to enter the drainage system? Greetings from Newfoundland:) Pat

What state do you work out of?

So those drains dont work? Do you recommend corrugated pipe?

Have you ever had to involve a structual engineer for a questionable basement wall and such?

Do you cover Massachusetts? Do you have any recommendations for anyone that would do basement waterproofing in MA?

have any companies you would recommend in Wisconsin

What is this method called? Would you advise against a gutter system?

Do you guys train other companies around the country ?

do you do any work in canada or do you know of a company that does it like your company as you do it the proper way and i truly need your help. thank you so much. have a lovely day

Could you recommend a company in southeast Michigan - metro Detroit area that would do this kind of quality work? Thank you.

Is applying drylok to already painted concrete walls somewhat effective. I have high humidity in my house and my basement is getting waterproof with a French drain in two weeks

Is the sump pump basin perforated so that it acts like the pipe itself allowing water in from the ground or is it solid? Would it matter where the sump pump basin is located? Example: Would it be better if it was located in a dryer section of the basement or where you have more water coming in? Thank you.

I feel like you're attacking a product in this video, but the really, the product never worked properly because as you've pointed out, it wasn't even close to being installed properly...in so many areas! So how can you say the product is inferior? What if it was installed properly?

Do you service Central NJ?

Where is your company located ??

Does Shotcrete or gunniting help?

Do you guys do Willowgrove pa area?

I seen these drain system he is removing . I even seen Bob Villa. In this “ Old House put this. Pathetic system in . Wow !

Gets to me how companies dont comply then charge you an ongoing fee!!!

Why don’t you guys cut the concrete?

Those are all Connecticut basement systems you are ripping out.