01-07-2005 09:46									#1
	Home Construction-Window Wells Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

We just got hit with 3-4 inches of rain and for the second time this year, water and dirt (mud) flowed into our window wells on one side of the house filling the wells up once the drains were clogged with mud which I spent a couple hours bailing. The water is coming from under the walls too but thats a grade problem I think.

I was a bit perplexed to see the window wells didn't have bottoms but instead relied on soil. Thats why the well drains keep getting clogged, water and soil run into the wells from the bottom. They aren't securely attached to the wall so water comes in from the side as well. We definitely have to build the grade back up but I'm thinking new window wells with bottoms and well covers are needed too.

Anyone familiar with this stuff? Sigh...

Oh yeah, in addition to the low spot that has formed over years of settling, one roof drain extension right at the corner with the worst problem probably isnt draining properly if at all, so an immediate measure I will take asap is a new drain pipe/hose leading away from the corner.

	01-07-2005 16:28									#2
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harumph

	01-07-2005 16:46									#3
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Dig out some of the soil and put in a few inch layer of small to midsized rocks... with the drain sticking up a half inch above the layer of rocks. This will stop the mud and make it easier to clear off the top of the drain should something block it.

And also seal off the sides of the well to stop water from coming in the sides.

	02-07-2005 13:03									#4
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Bummer, the drains are really clogged this time. I spent a few hours today/tonite replacing a downspout extension and trying to build up a grade to keep water from settling next to the wells, but those friggin drains are like cemented with rock and mud. I'm gonna have to dig the wells out to make room for a layer of gravel like you said. I did get some masonry bolts and silicone to try and seal the sides.

My legs havent hurt like this for a long time, and the big July 4th golf tournament is right around the corner