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Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure

Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure

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Comprehensive water management features include a capillary break (≥ 6-mil polyethylene sheeting) at all crawlspace floors

Comprehensive water management features include a capillary break (≥ 6-mil polyethylene sheeting) at all crawlspace floors

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Taping polyethylene sheeting at interior pier footings

Taping polyethylene sheeting at interior pier footings

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Drain or Sump Pump Installed in Basements or Crawlspaces

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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.

Capillary Break at Crawlspace Floor - Polyethylene Sheeting under Concrete Slab

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Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.

Spray Foam Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.