Preventing basement leakage in treated-wood foundations

Gerald Koenigshof

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Preventing basement leakage in treated-wood foundations

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Gerald Koenigshof

Year:

1978

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

FS

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Abstract

Some of the traditional means of preventing basement leakage are ineffective. Far more important than the use of sealants and drain tile are the control of water through effective surface drainage and the maintenance of soil permeability for proper subsurface drainage. Although the methods described in this report are intended for use with treated-wood fundations, they will improve the performance of foundations built with other materials.

Keywords

Basement construction, waterproofing, drainage, moisture control, water flow, surface drainage, proper grading, gutters, downspouts, subsurface drainage, backfill, drain tile, sumps, basement walls

Citation

Koenigshof, G.A. 1978. Preventing basement leakage in treated-wood foundations. Research Paper SE-RP-195. Asheville, NC: USDA-Forest Service. Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 13 p.