Free-flowing waterproofing system
AssigneeParks Waterproofing, LLC
InventorJody V. Parks
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Abstract
A water management system provides much improved waterproofing drainage system particularly, but not limited to foundations, new or existing. The includes a form, clean washed stone, soil separating filter cloth, backfilling soil, and drainage pipe to drain out all water away from the structure. This system is easily installed and creates an even “wall” of gravel around structural walls minimizing the costs of materials making it very cost-effective. This system removes all hydrostatic pressure from structural walls eliminating the cause of water infiltration to the interior of basement walls. Water infiltration in basement walls results in mold, mildew, high humidity, and poor air quality.
Claims4
A waterproofing drainage method for water management and eliminating water seepage into walls wherein the method comprising the following steps:
- (a) holding a form against the wall and placing a filter cloth up, around, and inside the form;
- (b) closing a lid on the form to prevent dirt from entering the back side of form;
- (c) dumping dirt against the form in specified lifts and compacting until a top flat portion of the form is reached;
- (d) opening the lid;
- (e) removing filter cloth and laying the filter cloth on top of the dirt;
- (f) dumping washed stone on lid that funnels gravel behind form and against foundation wall until even with dirt;
- (g) pulling out the form using handles with chain, rope, or manually;
- (h) repeating the steps until desired grade is reached.
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