Puddle

[TripleSix]

Have you got a cat?

Yes but it's not in the workshop and can't get in..

 

[simmy_bull]

Did you hang your coat up under the mezzanine floor to dry off after you had mended my tractor? The runoff from that would be quite significant the way the weather was this morning

 

[TripleSix]

Did you hang your coat up under the mezzanine floor to dry off after you had mended my tractor? The runoff from that would be quite significant the way the weather was this morning

Nah, it was all soaked into the left leg of my overalls and trousers!

 

[Paddington]

I'd be tempted to get a long drill bit and drill down in the centre of the puddle to let the water out.....course you could find you've got a gusher and more water comes in.

 

[simmy_bull]

I'd be tempted to get a long drill bit and drill down in the centre of the puddle to let the water out.....course you could find you've got a gusher and more water comes in.

And here was me thinking a gusher was something totally different all together than the subject were discussing......

 

[TripleSix]

I'd be tempted to get a long drill bit and drill down in the centre of the puddle to let the water out.....course you could find you've got a gusher and more water comes in.

That was considered and dismissed for that reason!

 

[Nearly]

Best dig a french drain around the outside of shed then.

 

[TripleSix]

Best dig a french drain around the outside of shed then.

I'll let you come and do that.

Previous digging attempts In the yard uncover rocks the size of round bales...

 

[TripleSix]

Remember, water seeks it's own level, so disregard structures and think about where the natural water table might be when considering this sort of problem. Water can do funny things below ground level! Any pictures of the general site?

Water table isn't an issue, 300ft up a valley side.

As you can see the ground in the last photo is a fair bit higher.
Everywhere else is lower

 

[milkloss]

You sure it’s not getting through the wall? I can see a few objects likely to cause such a problem, sh1t lump being number 1.

 

[phillipe]

Water table isn't an issue, 300ft up a valley side.

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As you can see the ground in the last photo is a fair bit higher.
Everywhere else is lower

Can you have a close look at the ridge

 

[TripleSix]

You sure it’s not getting through the wall? I can see a few objects likely to cause such a problem, sh1t lump being number 1.

All this rain we've had over the last week has not caused a puddle.
It's only very heavy rain that triggers it.

There is no signs of water running across the floor or dripping from the roof.

I've been on the roof, all looks good.

 

[phillipe]

All this rain we've had over the last week has not caused a puddle.
It's only very heavy rain that triggers it.

There is no signs of water running across the floor or dripping from the roof.

I've been on the roof, all looks good.

Recently the wind and weather has been coming from the east which directionis east or which wall is it hitting

 

[Charolais cattle]

I see in ur last photo at both ends of the flashing the wall is soaking..if u luk closely at it... and theres a joint in wall at the end of flashing closest to us in photo.. is it tat end of ur shed tats wet?

 

[milkloss]

Well there can’t be enough pressure to push it up or no sign of it travelling sideways then it has to be coming down or else someone is yanking your chain pretty hard.

 

[phillipe]

By the way we are at 800ft ,the water table is 4ft down wzd a 1ft a while ago

 

[Dry Rot]

By the way we are at 800ft ,the water table is 4ft down wzd a 1ft a while ago

That does not mean the water is not running along the surface of the rock, even though it is underground. Water seeks its own level, or tries to, even under ground so it can pop up in the strangest of places! Think of a spring. Not say this is the answer but what ypu are describing is so odd, the answer must be equally as wierd! You need a building surveyor to answer this one.

 

[Badshot]

My conservatory roof has a minor leak, but only when it's blown from the east.
Southwest it's as dry as dry.
My money is on a roof problem that is going to drive you mad for years.

 

[Dry Rot]

Had a house in the Hebrides with a water problem. Whenever there was a bad storm (not unusual out there!), water would literally run down the inside of the walls of the house. We tried everything to cure it and the local plumber was at a loss. Eventually, the house was sold -- to the plumber who promptly cured the problem! (It wasn't my house, btw).

Now I am older and wiser, I would guess the downpipe was either blocked or over whelmed and wind blew water in the gutters up under the slates. But it had everyone guessing (except, obviously, the plumber!).

 

[RWG Contracts]

I'd be tempted to get a long drill bit and drill down in the centre of the puddle to let the water out.....course you could find you've got a gusher and more water comes in.

If it fails to drain could make a water feature