Weep Holes
Weep holes are drilled into the foundation to drain excess water and decrease pressure on the walls. Find out more.
Sealed Foundation Wall
A sealed foundation wall is a good investment as it stops water from the outside from entering the basement and damaging your belongings.
Backfill
Backfill is used to fill foundation holes. Find out what backfilling entails and which materials are suitable for the process.
Yard and Soil Grading
Proper yard and soil grading can stop water from accumulating on the yard and hurting your foundation.
Open Crawl Space Vents
Open crawl space vents were meant air out the crawl space, but builders are now discouraging them as they cause moisture problems.
Discharge Line
Your sump pump alone won’t move water out of the basement. It needs a discharge pipe that goes to the outside.
Downspouts
Are downspouts necessary? Here is what you need to know about your home’s most important water management system.
Gutters
The gutter system collects and directs rainwater and melting snow away from your roof so they won’t form puddles on your property.
Rim Joist
A rim joist or a band board offers lateral support to end joists that carry the weight of the walls to the roof.
Cove Joint
Cove joints connect the foundation walls to basement floors and allow water through should a structure experience a flood.
