If you need weeping tile installation in Toronto, Dryshield is here to help. Weeping tile is the drainage pipe system installed around the base of your home’s foundation to collect and redirect groundwater before it can enter your basement. In fact, the name comes from the old clay tile pipes used in construction before the 1980s — today, modern weeping tile systems use perforated PVC pipe wrapped in filter fabric, which is far more durable and resistant to clogging.
Notably, every home built in Toronto has some form of weeping tile, but if your home was built before the 1990s, there’s a strong chance your old weeping tile system has deteriorated.
Over time, clay tiles crack, tree roots invade the joints, and decades of soil sediment clog the pipe — all of which cause the system to fail and water to build up against your foundation.
As a result, when weeping tile fails, the result is basement leaks, mould growth, foundation damage, and possibly thousands of dollars in repairs. A weeping tile swap or new weeping tile installation is one of the most effective forms of basement waterproofing offered — it addresses the root cause of most water problems rather than just managing symptoms.
Specifically, depending on your situation, weeping tile installation can be done on the exterior of the foundation (the classic approach) or on the interior as a edge drain, often paired with a sump pump to evacuate the collected water.



