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Basements and Drainage - Water/Vapor Barriers

cobalty2004
3 years ago

So this will be my first home with a basement. I'm in SW Ohio if that means anything.


I spoke with the builder today and quizzed him on the topic title. I would like to hear anyone's advice, questions I should be asking the builder, and get educated so I can look out for possible problems when I visit the homesite that need to be caught now rather than later.


Details below:


Basement is large, it needs vertical and horizontal control joints.


Drain tile only on perimeter of home into a sump pit. I saw this drain tile, it does have a filter over it.


Foundation will sit on thick plastic sheeting or sheets, which will sit on gravel.


Walls of basement to be sprayed with a thick tar like substance.


Basement will be unfinished.


Lot is standard grade, no walkouts.


Hopefully the print shows up.




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