The guide covers damp-proofing, membranes, drain tile, sump systems and backfill.

What You’ll Learn in This Basement & Foundation Waterproofing Guide

  • Damp-proofing versus waterproofing
  • Foundation waterproofing membranes
  • Footing-to-wall waterproofing details
  • Foundation drainage and drain tile
  • Sump systems and discharge
  • Protection and drainage membranes
  • Backfill and site water management
  • Quality-control checks before backfilling

About This Basement & Foundation Waterproofing Guide

Keeping a basement dry requires more than applying a waterproofing product to the foundation wall. The membrane, footing-to-wall transition, drainage system, protection layer, sump system and surrounding site conditions all work together to manage water. Continuous detailing at critical transitions is particularly important before the foundation is backfilled.

Foundation waterproofing is one of the construction stages that becomes difficult and expensive to correct after backfill. Careful installation, drainage planning and inspection before concealment can help protect the foundation and the finished basement for years to come