Foundation Drains

The Right Footings for Strong Foundations
Understand the options, design requirements, and common pitfalls to spec the best footings for your project.
Water Management Below Grade
Learn how Tremco's line of foundation waterproofing products were used on the exterior foundation walls at FHB House Kansas to contribute to an energy-efficient home.
Paying Homage to a Quintessential Cottage
A heritage property in the Adirondacks maximizes indoor-outdoor living space.
Podcast Episode 141: Is Water-Heater Maintenance Worth the Hassle?
Removing a corroded anode, more talk about wet basements, recommendations for clear wood finishes, and deciding whether or not wood-burning fireplaces are safe in today’s homes.
Saving a Stone Foundation
Dry the soil next to the foundation to prevent or slow further erosion.
Underground Gutters
EPDM roofing membrane installed just below grade keeps the basement dry.
So Easy Even a Carpenter Can Do It
Installing precast concrete foundation wall panels set on gravel footings
Retrofitting Footings When Digging in an Old Basement
An engineer offers design advice and words of caution for building concrete retaining walls after removing a basement slab.
Interior vs. Exterior Foundation Drains
Basement pro Larry Janesky offers advice on the foundation-drain system that's right for your basement.
Keeping a Basement Dry
Waterproofing the foundation walls is only the first step; you also need a system of drains around the foundation that silt won't render useless.

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