I am thinking about using an interior channel drain system, such as the ones at Realdry.com or waterproof.com for one wall in a crawl space that has a small leaking problem along it's base, almost every spring when the snow melts. Has anyone used either of these with good results? I am leaning towards the waterproof.com method, since I like the idea it just seals to the floor, instead of attaching to the wall. Also, my sump is about 5 feet away in another room (that is always dry) from where I want to end this channel. I am thinking about trying to securely attach a small drain hose on the lowest part of the end plate of the channel that I would then run down into my sump. As long as I seal where this hose attaches, it seems like it should work. Any thoughts, advice or experiences would be appreciated on this. I am tired of learning the hard way! Randy.

 

Randy,

Best suggestion, call a couple of professionals that can give some advice to your situation. If they have installed the system you suggested, go take a look at them and talk to the clients to get their feedback to good or bad. Hard to advise when you have issues that require a "look".

Good luck!