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1. 
   BossHog | Oct 22, 2003 05:03pm | #1

   I used a foundation wrap on a basement I recently had trouble with. Someone on this board told me about it, and at least one other person here has used it since then. I was extremely pleased.

   The stuff I used was like this:

   http://www.deltams.com/deltams/index.html

   But I bought it from Brent Anderson of Intercontinental Const. and Equip. at (763)784-8406 He was incredibly helpful.

   Dealing with ground water outside the structure should be your first priority. But this stuff is great.

   I have a nice body, and its in my trunk.

2. 
   csnow | Oct 22, 2003 05:21pm | #2

   Depends where the water is coming from.  If it's seasonal 'ground surge' from a rising water table, it may be more economical to install a drainage system in the floor.

   If it is from runoff, you may be able to redirect and/or drain water away from the walls.

   The exterior footing drain with membrane may be the best system, but probably also the most expensive solution.  The cost/benefit ratio may not support it.

3. 
   sungod | Oct 22, 2003 05:23pm | #3

   You have to dig 10 feet!  You can waterproof the walls, but that is not good enough.  My simple logic says a basement is a hole in the ground a square concrete boat sitting in it.  Everyone seals the sides but never the bottom. 

   So the solution is the keep the water level down.  A pump is needed to keep the water level well below the slab. 

   Basements that don't leak are lucky to be in porous sandy dirt, so that the water level never rises.