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A drywell, shown here used for downspout catchment, can also be used to receive water from a French drain.
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Comprehensive water management features include a capillary break (≥ 6-mil polyethylene sheeting) at all crawlspace floors
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Good water management practices like sloping grade away from house, and installing gutters, perimeter drain pipe, a capillary break, and free-draining soils or drainage mat protect the foundation from water saturation.
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Repair leaks and cracks, and cover holes in foundation floors and walls to minimize water and vapor entry.
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Right – The drain slopes away from the foundation and terminates at the proper distance
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The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding
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Wrong – Drain pipe has been cut and foundation penetration has not been properly sealed
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