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Posted by Joseph Meehan on July 22, 2005, 11:25 am
Konyoman wrote:
>I have had some leaking in my basement and want to re-grade the soil
> around my house...Currently, it is just grass that slopes toward my
> foundation.
> I have heard that simply using limestone screenings will do the
> trick... Is this correct or do I need a base of sand and then
> screenings?
> How wide should I make the elevation away from the house?
>
> Thanks
I would guess that comment about sand and limestone was based on the
assumption that you were going to place a drain there.
Assuming you are re-grading to proved a proper surface drainage away
from the foundation of your home, then I suggest a high clay type soil would
be best.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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