ccrunner609;1098252 wrote:no, no, no, no.....this doesnt SOLVE the problem.

I used to build poored wall basements and allowing water to come in through any part is not what you want. If I could see pics of the porch and interrior wall I migh be able to help.

Is the water coming in through he sill plate or through the actual wall?

Does the porch have a foundation that is part of the house foundation or was it added later?

Usually water coming in or dampness in the basement can be diverted by making sure that run off water from the roof is ran far from the foundation. Where do you downspouts go?

sherm03;1098236 wrote:This won't stop the water from coming from through the porch and hitting the new sill plate.

After doing some research, we may be contacting a lawyer. Apparently when you buy a house, by law you are supposed to receive a Property Disclosure Form. We never got that document. It probably won't be too hard proving, too, that he knew about it beforehand. So we might have something to go on here. Planning on calling a few attorneys tomorrow.

ZWICK 4 PREZ;1098261 wrote:You said it was coming thru the wall and the sill plate was rotted

ccrunner609;1098269 wrote:Is it coming throught he wall as in leaking or overly damp?

dwccrew;1098133 wrote:If you can somehow prove that the former owner had knowledge of this problem before you bought the property and that it was never disclosed, you may be able to seek legal action. I'd consult an attorney and see if that is an option. At the very least you could really hurt the reputation of his realty company.

sherm03;1098236 wrote: After doing some research, we may be contacting a lawyer. Apparently when you buy a house, by law you are supposed to receive a Property Disclosure Form. We never got that document. It probably won't be too hard proving, too, that he knew about it beforehand. So we might have something to go on here. Planning on calling a few attorneys tomorrow.

dwccrew;1098280 wrote:You're welcome.

THE4RINGZ;1098284 wrote:The sill plate is rotted because there is moisture trapped in the blocks. Concrete blocks will let moisture weep upward toward the sill plate. After replacing the plate, you need to waterproof the walls from the exterior. Using a product like Dry-Lock paint will allow the water into the block and allow it to work its way up.

I agree with an interior drain and sump pump, but that will only divert water once inside the walls. A footer drain or French drain and parging the walls from the outside is the best solution.

Where the porch meets the rest of the wall, you need to add some flashing between the porch and the wall. Aluminum will work unless your porch is made of treated lumber, then a vinyl product will work best.

dwccrew;1098280 wrote:You're welcome.

LJ;1098326 wrote:Call holmes on homes brah

Sonofanump;1098308 wrote:You win this thread, good job.

sherm03;1098329 wrote:Sadly...looked into that back in the fall. The show is just in Canada, though.

password;1098623 wrote:ccrunner is correct in everything he is telling you. Putting a pump inside is just hiding the problem and you will have problems later on with the wall.

dwccrew;1098351 wrote:Why would I win the thread? Was it up as some sort of prize? I would expect you to know being the son of an ump.

ccrunner609;1098252 wrote:
I migh be able to help.

ccrunner609;1098252 wrote:
I migh be able to help.

password;1098623 wrote:ccrunner is correct in everything he is telling you.

chicago510;1098628 wrote:Hell has frozen over.

1_beast;1098762 wrote:i knew you would have probs when you posted pics of the POS house


hope this help

ernest_t_bass;1098792 wrote:Sherman, this is the funniest stuff you've ever posted. Well done, comedian.

1_beast;1098849 wrote:just messing with you....Pedorunner609 has your solution...

1_beast;1098855 wrote:IDK about your area, but any "general" waterproofing company should be able to do it.....

they are alll over the place in this area.