What to check outside
- Whether surface water drains toward or away from the home
- Downspout discharge locations
- Low areas near foundation walls
- Signs of recurring saturation
- Condition of visible drainage components
Elgin construction guidance
Elgin’s construction guide addresses foundation drainage and basement or crawl-space damp-proofing/waterproofing for applicable construction. Existing homes may differ from current requirements, so the guide should not be treated as a diagnosis of an older property.
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