Canal Seepage and Summer Groundwater: Why Crawlspaces Get Wet in July
Where the valley's groundwater comes from, and why it peaks in summer.
FIELD NOTES
Field Notes
Background on how water gets into Treasure Valley houses, and what happens once it does. Written for homeowners, not contractors.
Water Under the House
The Canals, Laterals and Drains Behind Meridian Subdivisions
The irrigation water running past your back fence, and who runs it.
Window Wells and Egress Windows in Newer Basements
Why a basement window is the low point for snowmelt and sprinklers.
Crawlspace, Slab or Basement: A Treasure Valley House-Type Guide
What your house is sitting on, and where water goes in each.
Upstairs and Inside the Walls
Two-Story Tract Homes: When the Upstairs Bathroom Comes Through the Kitchen Ceiling
The layout that puts water over the kitchen, and how to trace it.
Moisture Readings and Drying Logs: How "Dry" Gets Decided
The numbers behind the fans, and why the room feeling dry isn't enough.
Hot Tubs, Pools and Backyard Water Close to the House
When backyard water ends up under the floor.
Lots, Seasons and Paperwork
Snowmelt and Rain on Frozen Ground: Late-Winter Water at the Foundation
The warm spell after a snowy week, and where the melt goes.
Graded Lots and New Construction: Water That Runs Toward the House
Settling backfill, missing downspouts and the first big storm.
Builder Warranty, HOA or Homeowner: Who Handles Which Leak
A decision table for newer subdivisions.
The Boise River at High Water: Eagle, Garden City and the Greenbelt
Flood stage, big snowmelt years and the low areas near the river.
Why Two Leaks on the Same Street Cost Different Amounts to Fix
The factors behind a water damage bill, without prices.