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Posted by Jay Stootzmann on August 8, 2006, 8:51 pm
Poured is the only way to go if you want a dry basement.
There are other things to keep in mind though like:
drain tile on both sides of the footings
insulating the outside wall of the basement walls
etc
..... see:
http://www.buildingscience.com/resources/foundations/default.htm
http://www.buildingscience.com/resources/homeowner.htm
Just for fun check this on crawl spaces
http://www.advancedenergy.org/buildings/knowledge_library/crawl_spaces/
> I've lived in Chattanooga, TN / Florence, AL and most recently around
> Atlanta, GA. I have noticed that new construction for basement homes is
> different when it comes to basements. In Alabama and Tennessee I see more
> Cement Block basement construction whereas in Atlanta I see more Poured
> Concrete basements. I am curious which is the best method to help prevent
> leakage problems? I know there is a cost difference but what I'm
> concerned
> with is more the ability to remain dry. Any experience with either or why
> one is superior to the other?
>
> Thanks in advance for your answer.
>
>
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