ᐅ Garage base absorbs water – a defect?

Created on: 26 Mar 2016 08:21
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FlorianA
Hello everyone,
I have a question. The base of my garage absorbs water when it rains (see picture).
Is this a defect or is it normal? Can the facade be damaged as a result?
I only have this issue on the west side, where the paving is directly adjacent.
On the south side, which has a gravel strip, there is no issue. The house itself is also not affected.
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Sebastian79
26 Mar 2016 10:18
And now there is gravel?
FlorianA26 Mar 2016 10:21
Sebastian79 schrieb:
And is there gravel now?

Yes, on the south side there is a gravel strip with drainage. There are no issues there.
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Sebastian79
26 Mar 2016 10:22
Then think carefully
FlorianA26 Mar 2016 10:23
The water drains away and therefore does not soak into the wall.
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T21150
26 Mar 2016 10:26
FlorianA schrieb:
The water drains away and therefore does not penetrate the wall.

Probably.

The gravel/crushed stone also acts as a buffer.

If the floor slabs were laid directly against the wall without a proper base or drainage system (possibly, is the ground sloping towards the wall?), this could explain what is seen in the pictures.

Possible solution: partially remove the flooring.
Install drainage.
Properly construct a gravel base and, if necessary, a drainage channel.
Make sure the ground slopes away from the wall.
Relay the flooring.
FlorianA26 Mar 2016 10:59
The paving has a slope away from the garage.
But I have now found a photo taken before the paving was installed, and you can also see a water stain here.

My next step will be to contact the construction company.

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