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Joseph Meehan

46erjoe wrote:
On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:11:35 GMT, "Joseph Meehan"
wrotF:

wrote:
Getting the grading right is always the first priority. Assuming
you can do that, it's where I would start. Make sure grading
slopes away from the house and all water from the downspouts is
discharged at least 6 ft away, 10 is better.

I understand the importance of grading, but the strategic question I
have is if I am going to tear up the land around the house, whether
I should possibly fix the pipes and the sump pump drains or whether
I should just grade the land and hope that it takes care of the
problems.

Thanks,

JD

97% of the time grading IS the one and only problem.

Should he use just ANY old dirt? Or is there a certain kind - maybe
clay - that will do a more effective job?

While I would lean towards clay, I would tend to think your question may
vary depending on the local conditions.

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Joseph Meehan

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