| Download | - View final version: Site grading and drainage to achieve high-performance basements (PDF, 735 KiB)
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| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/40002808 |
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| Author | Search for: Swinton, M. C.1; Search for: Kesik, T. J. |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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| Format | Text, Issue |
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| Physical description | 7 p. |
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| Subject | Basements and foundations; terrain; drainage; foundations |
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| Abstract | Proper site grading and foundation drainage strategies are required in order to prevent water damage to basements and their contents. This Update reviews current construction practices used for basements, discusses some of the key issues and deficiencies that lead to problems, and provides practical suggestions for improving drainage and construction. |
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| Publication date | 2008-06-01 |
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| Publisher | National Research Council of Canada. Institute for Research in Construction |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | No |
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| NRC number | 19739 |
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| NPARC number | 20326439 |
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| Export citation | Export as RIS |
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| Record identifier | 227c971d-b180-431a-9b9d-18ef18146a39 |
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| Record created | 2012-07-18 |
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| Record modified | 2022-09-13 |
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