Hi folks. Long time lurker, 1st time poster.
I have a circa 1960 built home that has an opening in the raised foundation wall where the sewer line exits. This opening was framed when the foundation was poured & is @ 12" wide, running the depth of the foundation wall. The sewer pipe is cast iron w/o any sleeve etc. Opening sits $6" below grade & is just dirt fill. Needless to say it is a conduit for rainwater intrusion into the crawlspace. This is Southern California, where we don't get a lot of rain...but when it does the crawlspace collects a bit of water (grade above crawlspace level...).
So...I'm pondering what to do with this situation. Excavate the entire opening, sleeve the pipe & fill the void with concrete, sealing the sleeve with expanding foam? Will the cold joint suffice as a barrier? Leave it as is & move on to the next project?
I'm not looking at replacing any pipe at this time...just sealing the hole. Any thoughts?
g
I have a circa 1960 built home that has an opening in the raised foundation wall where the sewer line exits. This opening was framed when the foundation was poured & is @ 12" wide, running the depth of the foundation wall. The sewer pipe is cast iron w/o any sleeve etc. Opening sits $6" below grade & is just dirt fill. Needless to say it is a conduit for rainwater intrusion into the crawlspace. This is Southern California, where we don't get a lot of rain...but when it does the crawlspace collects a bit of water (grade above crawlspace level...).
So...I'm pondering what to do with this situation. Excavate the entire opening, sleeve the pipe & fill the void with concrete, sealing the sleeve with expanding foam? Will the cold joint suffice as a barrier? Leave it as is & move on to the next project?
I'm not looking at replacing any pipe at this time...just sealing the hole. Any thoughts?
g