What Are Interior Drains?

We all know that drainage is important to keeping a home healthy and functional in the face of the often wet Virginia climate. This is why there are drains for almost any space and situation. Interior drains are a unique perimeter drainage system that is deployed inside a home to ensure that water is kept firmly out of your living space. Placed inside a trench and covered with gravel, interior drains are all but invisible at first glance.

The soil around your home is constantly saturated. No matter how hard you try to keep water away from your property, it is simply not possible. Poured concrete walls and foundations will always be porous to some extent and, as such, perimeter drains are incredibly beneficial to any space that sits below ground level. From this position, they can gather condensation as well as more substantial amounts of water. Of course, if they are to be truly effective interior drains should be connected to a sump pump system.

When interior drains are installed in conjunction with a wider system of waterproofing as a whole, they are incredibly effective drainage systems that provide great results. Their placement and the top layer of gravel make them far less vulnerable to clogs and blockages, while their connection to an active sump pump will ensure that water is removed swiftly. This removes the opportunity for the water to evaporate and cause increases in relative humidity. Lower humidity means less chance of mold formation and wood rot spreading around your home.