John Dirks Jr Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 This is the second house in the same neighborhood that I found this condition. The area is known for a high water table. What exactly would the make up of this silt be and why does it rise up so easily? Click to Enlarge 48.35 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 That's disgusting! Usually, a properly installed fabric as a part of the perimeter drain should prevent that. Apparently, it isn't properly installed - assuming this is a relatively new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I had been told that it was very very fine particulate from a high clay content with combination of high water table. I don't know if that's eally it or not. 2001 construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 You could have a house built on an aquifer. Whatever it is, the drain tile is toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 The footing/foundation wall may be getting undermined. No filter-fabric was used? Silt in a sump pit is bad news.. had to come from somewhere near the drain... Also, could be that 'iron bacteria' issue... http://www.basementquestions.com/ironbacteria.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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