Weeping Tile is a drainage system that plays a crucial role in keeping water out of a home's basement. A weeping tile is a porous drainage pipe surrounding the exterior of a home's foundation. It's buried in a trench filled with gravel and soil.
The trench is dug on a slope. That way when the pipe collects groundwater, it’s redirected away from the house into the yard, storm sewer or underground sump pit. Weeping tiles can also be used for basement window well drainage or buried underneath a yard to prevent pooling.