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Slab on grade construction ?


Posted by doug seibert Moderator on February 3rd, 2005 09:38 AM
In reply to Water Leaks in Louisiana by barryhay on February 2nd, 2005 08:50 AM [Go to top of thread]

First.....You need to slope the dirt away from the Slab foundation........and divert any gutters away from the building.......

Then address the sill/slab joint.....you need to attack it from the outside......remove or loosen the lower siding (?)....... and waterproof the joint......

That might involve a butyl caulk.......flashing ....or even a waterproof membrane..........

The sill may also be loose on the slab requiring additional fasteners.......

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