Completing Residential Foundation Systems for Ensuring Performance

Provider: Informa
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1.50

Proper construction techniques regarding placement of drain pipe/tile, aggregate, location relative to the footing, backfilling techniques, wall bracing during backfilling and waterproof membrane applications will be presented. These are critical to maintaining a dry foundation. Additionally, attendees will learn the building code requirements for drainage and waterproofing as well as study the options of bracing walls during backfilling.
1. Explain building code requirements for drainage & waterproofing
2. Analyze reasoning associated with drain pipe location & drainage efficiency
3. Review various waterproofing & drainage materials & techniques used in basement construction
4. Explore various options of bracing walls during backfilling

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