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.
Claims10
Apparatus for use in installing a drainage system below grade and about the exterior of the foundation of a building, the apparatus comprising a reusable rigid form adapted for placement over a drainage pipe and about the exterior of the foundation and extending therefrom to define a space between the foundation and the soil surrounding the foundation, the form comprising a vertical wall for placement extending parallel to the foundation and defining an area spaced therefrom, the vertical wall having a top and a bottom;
- spacer members fixed to the form wall at spaced-apart intervals and separating the form wall from the foundation by a predetermined distance to define the area spaced from the foundation;
- handles extending vertically upwardly from the vertical wall for installing and removing the form from placement about the exterior of the foundation;
- an extension member extending at an angle from the top of the vertical wall in a direction opposite the spacer members;
- and a lid hingedly attached to the extension member that closes against the foundation wall to cover the area defined between the foundation and the form wall and opens to provide ingress to the area;
- whereby the form may be placed in an excavation about a foundation and over a drainage pipe for installation of a drainage system of the type in which a plurality of clean, washed stones is placed adjacent the foundation and over the drainage pipe, the form being removed after installation of the drainage system.
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