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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WEEPING TILE A weeping tile is a small pipe installed around your basement walls but on the outside. The pipes have small holes that allow groundwater into the pipe. The water is transmitted along the pipe to somewhere more appropriate: a sump basin or away from the home. Older weeping tiles should be replaced with new pipe ones, because they may not be functioning properly due to age. Is Weeping Tile Installed Inside or Outside the Home? Generally, weeping tile is installed on the outside of the home. However, homes in Ottawa that are too close together may prevent the weeping tile from being installed. We can install the weeping tile inside the home by cutting into the concrete basement and installing it from the inside. How Does Weeping Tile Work? Weeping tile works by allowing water to flow through gravel or another aggregate material and collect in a pipe. That pipe drains in a location away from the foundation of the home. The water may be collected in a sump basin, or in a storm sewer. We at Dr. Pipe will be glad to help you whether you need a small inspection or full plumbing renovation!