Hey all,
I just had a concrete patio installed last week. Yesterday, it had rained for most (all?) of the day. I noticed some water being soaked up by our foundation: https://imgur.com/EIA0zQr
It appears that some of the textured parts of the patio are shaped such that water is moving towards our foundation.
Since it had rained while I was asleep I had decided to take another look this morning. This is what I saw: https://imgur.com/FFdRHZe
I checked the basement walls and - as far as I can tell - no water is soaking through. Though yesterdays rain was light, I'm concerned about what might happen after a heavier rain or snow melting. (I'm in upstate NY.)
(Also probably worth mentioning: The concrete hasn't been sealed yet. I imagine once it has that less water will be absorbed by the concrete and more will move towards the foundation.)
This is a bit worrisome. Am I making much ado about nothing? Or should I expect the mason to tear out the pad and do the patio over again? Is there some easy way for the mason or I to mitigate this?
Feedback appreciated.
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