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materials to re-grade soil around foundation
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 |
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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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