Basement Wall Penetration - Interior View
Photo Details
- Date: March 31, 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM EDT
- Weather: Light rain, overcast, 58°F. Wet conditions outside.
- Phase: Electrical Service Installation
- Location: 309 E. 7th St., Clare, MI — House basement, SW corner
- View: Looking at basement wall where electricians drilled through to outside
Description
Interior view of the house basement wall showing the hole drilled by SLS Electric for running the electrical service conduits from the house to the garage. The hole was left open to the outdoors after the electricians’ last visit, raising concerns about rainwater intrusion and rodent entry. Owner sealed the exterior side with Liquid Nails and a scrap piece as a temporary weatherproofing measure.
Visible Elements
- Wall Penetration:
- Drilled hole through basement block wall visible at upper right
- Hole left unsealed on interior side
- Located near the house main electrical panel area
- Wiring and Cables:
- Multiple cables and wires routed through the basement area
- Black cables, purple/pink wire, and white Romex visible
- Wires related to electrical service routing between house panel and exterior
- Basement Area:
- White-painted block foundation wall
- Bucket with materials below penetration
- Existing house utility area with various cables