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Water Proofing

As part of your Foundation Package you will receive the Delta MS foundation wrap. This highly effective air-gap drainage layer has been designed to help prevent leaks and relieve hydrostatic pressure on the foundation walls. The air-gap provided allows any water to run down the wall and into the weeping tile.

TUFF-N-DRI® Basement Waterproofing System

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A reliable defense against three main sources of basement moisture – foundation wall leaks, seepage and interior condensation. By minimizing excess moisture in your basement, you can maximize the advantages your lower level space provides:

Greater Comfort – Damp basement space may create an uncomfortable living environment. As more water evaporates into the air, it can also heighten the chilly feeling of colder seasons and the hot, sticky feeling of warmer seasons. Dry basement space avoids these conditions to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of lower level living.

Increased Energy Efficiency – Greater humidity in your home can make air conditioners, heaters and dehumidifiers work harder and demand more energy. So the moisture control of TUFF-N-DRI® can help reduce your home's energy requirements. In addition, WARM-N-DRI® foundation board (part of the TUFF-N-DRI® system) provides insulating values up to R-10 to further protect against energy loss.

Value Protection – The structural materials of your home as well as the furnishings inside will benefit from ongoing moisture protection. Prolonged exposure to excess moisture can crack concrete, corrode metal and cause wood to warp, rot or swell. Fabrics that compose your carpeting and upholstery also may rot or stain from too much moisture. And excess humidity and condensation can affect sensitive electronic components in computers, video and audio systems. So the premium moisture control of TUFF-N-DRI® not only protects your basement space – it helps guard the value of furnishings inside.

LEAKS/SEEPAGE/CONDENSATION
Water on the outside of your basement would love to come inside. And the laws of physics make an improperly protected basement a most inviting destination. In fact, outside moisture can enter basement spaces in three main forms -- foundation wall leaks, seepage and condensation. Damp basement space can create an uncomfortable environment. Plus, it can demand more energy by making heaters, air conditioners and dehumidifiers work harder.

Leaks -- Foundations, whether block or poured concrete, crack naturally over time. Traditional foundation coatings such as dampproofing crack right along with the concrete, creating a place for water to easily penetrate the wall.

Seepage -- Water underground is under hydrostatic pressure. This pressure increases with rainfall, melting snow or when the lawn is irrigated. Water under hydrostatic pressure can seep through foundations with traditional coatings -- even in areas that aren't cracked.

Condensation -- Water vapor condenses where hot meets cold (known as the dew point). When the basement is uninsulated, or insulated only from the inside, the foundation wall is cooled to the temperature of the ground -- so the dew point is on the interior foundation of the wall, and condensation can form there. When the foundation wall is insulated from the exterior, its temperature is the same as inside air -- so water doesn't condense there.
Fortunately, TUFF-N-DRI® is one waterproofing product that protects against these three main forms of basement moisture. Its flexible membrane bridges foundation cracks to seamlessly block leaks and seepage. TUFF-N-DRI's ® foundation board insulates basement walls from the exterior to protect against interior condensation, while also assisting drainage.

With the complete, long-term protection of TUFF-N-DRI®, you can gain the confidence to transform your basement into luxury living space.

TWO-PART SYSTEM
By protecting against foundation wall leaks, seepage and interior condensation, TUFF-N-DRI® helps control three main sources of basement moisture.

TUFF-N-DRI® begins with a polymer-enhanced asphalt membrane (A). This waterproofing membrane is spray-applied to seamlessly bridge foundation settling cracks and seal out water penetration. It also remains flexible at colder temperatures to provide protection, season after season.

Next, a quality foundation board (B) is installed on top of the membrane, protecting it against backfill damage. The foundation board drains underground water directly to the perimeter drainage system, preventing hydrostatic pressure from building up against the waterproofing system. In addition, the foundation board insulates basement walls -- important not only to reduce energy loss but also a key to minimizing interior condensation. TUFF-N-DRI® uses WARM-N-DRI® foundation board from Owens Corning, bringing a 30-year track record of below-ground drainage performance.