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   Guest_ | Sep 21, 1999 03:17am | #1

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   Russell,

   Yes, a good drain that you clean often and don't allow to become clogged. Having at least a 4" step into the basement doesn't hurt either.

   Joseph Fusco

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   Guest_ | Sep 21, 1999 04:57am | #2

   *RusselDitto Joe's post and it doesn't hurt to put a little roof (rhymes with woof) over it too(o)!-pm

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   Tedfrd | Sep 22, 1999 08:54am | #3

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   Russ,

   Is this existing, or is this a yet to be done?

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   Russ | Sep 23, 1999 02:53am | #4

   *The basement stair and door are existing. There is some leaking at the door saddle or perhaps frame. Currently there is a good, working drain and the bottom of the stair and a 6" step up to the level of the basement slab. The saddle is attached directly to the slab.I worry about flooding if the existing drain at the bottom of the stairs ever backs up. Also, I need to find the reason for the leaking at door frame/saddle.I may redo the entire

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   Tedfrd | Sep 23, 1999 08:28am | #5

   *What leaking?

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   Russell_Hamlin | Sep 23, 1999 08:28am | #6

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   I am interested to see how others have detailed the bottom of an exterior stairwell with a door into a finished basement. Anyone have a detail that provides great waterproofing at this very vulnerable spot?