Waterproofing Your Basement

By benjamin proffitt

This book is a cost saving DIY project potentially saving you thousands. The book is a detailed guide to waterproof your own basement or crawl space inside and out. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: benjamin proffitt
• Release date: Nov 16, 2016
• ISBN: 9781540150370

Book preview

Supplies needed

1. Gravel----usually about 2 tons will be enough for a regular size job. If you’re not doing the dry well you will not need as much.

2. Flexible 3 inch perforated pipe (pipe with holes)—measure the inside and outside not forgetting your connecting trench and decide how much you need.

3. Cove plate----again measure OR choose next choice instead.

4. Plastic/vinyl sheeting, anchors/buttons, corner pieces, dividers and top cap.---measure. If you chose cove plate you don’t need this.

5. Pump, pump can, extension cord, check valve, white thread tape if needed.

6. Pvc glue and 1 ½ inch pvc pipe. Usually 1 to 2 pieces will do.

7. 3---90 degree 1 ½ inch pvc elbow joints.

8. 5 gallon bucket of tar is usually enough. If it’s warm it spreads much easier.

9. Concrete—measure

10. 4 foot wide plastic rolls for outside.—measure

11. Perforated plastic if desired, read book to learn more about this.

12. 2—4 inch 90 degree elbows

13. 1 or 2 pieces of 4 inch pvc pipe.

14. 1 reducer/coupling---1 ½ to 4 inch

15. Caulk—to caulk up visible cracks and around pipes or patch work around obstacles. Scraps of sheeting can also be used for patch work.

Begin on the inside

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