Method and apparatus for deflecting liquid from a foundation wall
AssigneeAll Term Financing Inc.
InventorJamis Moule
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Abstract
Rain water is deflected from the foundation wall of a building structure by a flashing of non-ferrous metal that is fastened to the foundation below the grade level of the soil. Soil is trenched and exposed about the foundation. Multiple sections of foundation flashing are installed in the trench around the perimeter of the foundation wall. Adjacent flashing sections overlap in a continuous manner. After installation, the trench is backfilled with soil thereby covering the flashing and restoring grade. During heavy rains or floods, water seeping into the soil is deflected away from the foundation by the flashing. This prevents water from pooling at the bottom of the foundation and seeping up into the structure through the joint where the foundation meets the basement floor.
Claims8
A method for deflecting liquid from a foundation wall of a structure, the method comprising the steps:
- a) exposing at least a portion of the perimeter of a foundation wall that is below ground level, thereby creating a trench of a depth that is suitable for installing a length of foundation flashing;
- b) fastening a length of foundation flashing along an exposed portion of the foundation wall;
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- c) backfilling the exposed portion of the foundation wall with soil, thereby covering the installed foundation flashing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.