Pouring a basement wall footing in 1940
Pouring a footing back in 1940, they were usually around 24" wide and the foundation wall was built on top of this after it hardened. After the walls were built the inside basement floor would be poured last.
Some of the different types of blocks used in wall construction from the 1950's
Block foundation wall with crack showing how water can get into the basement
Rubble Basement Wall Construction showing how the rock is stacked to build the wall.
Dimple board used inside basement on walls for waterproofing
Side view of a common basement wall using blocks for construction
Finishing mortar joints between cinder blocks for the best waterproofing
Melting snow means wet basements in Minnesota.
Yard drainage pipe is filled with dirt, rain water is collecting near the home leaving this customer with a wet basement.
I Have Drain-Tile But I Still Have A Wet Basement!
Basement Waterproofing Using Above Floor Channels and Dimple Board
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