3 1 interior weeping tile installation process step 1 cut through the concrete floor and dig a trench.
Installing weeping tile behind retaining wall.
The retaining wall should have few problems holding back the soil but you need to protect your retaining wall against the pressure that can build up if that soil becomes saturated with water.
The purpose of weeping tile also referred to as drainage tile or drain tile is to provide a drainage point for draining water that has accumulated at the base of the foundation the footing to the storm sewer beneath your street or into a sump pump liner installed beneath your basement floor.
Fit the coring tool onto the mounting plate and tighten the attachment nuts securely.
Step 2 pour the gravel.
Step 2 dig vertical pits approximately 12 inches in diameter and 2 to 4 feet deep with a post hole digger.
Using a circular saw with concrete blade and chipping hammer.
There will be some gravel below the concrete floor but you ll need to add enough washed.
Step 3 lay.
Core the hole through the face of the wall.
A weeping tile system is a simple drainage system installed around your home next to the exterior side of the footing which is the base of your foundation walls.
The design and performance of most retaining walls are based on keeping the area behind the wall relatively dry.
With most retaining walls the toe drain will follow the same design as a french drain.
Install a 3 1 2 inch coring bit into the chuck on a coring tool.