Details for a Dry Foundation

Think of the ground around the house as the roof that keeps the foundation dry
by William B. Rose

This article details a number of building mistakes that can make foundations leak, with preventive measures that will eliminate wet basements. Among the author's suggestions is using EPDM to make a type of flashing for the house.

From Fine Homebuilding 111, pp. 98-103
September 1, 1997

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