Leaking cellar hatch
Same here due to the storm drain not absorbing the amount of water or backed up. Our hatch sits on a cement lip or platform about an inch up. I’m planning on re-caulking as the old caulk is getting detached and also getting some sand bags to have ready before the next storm.

rwood
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
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megannyc | 3 years and 8 months ago
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A lot of water leaked into the basement through our cellar hatch during this recent storm. Any suggestions for how to prevent this? Do we need a new hatch door? Does it work to cover the door with a rubber mat? Thanks!

JohnHancock | 3 years and 8 months ago
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Yup, the rubber mats or black mats at Lowe’s work great