[Greenbuilding] Waterproofing edge of Concrete slab with 6x6 PT lumber on top

Lynelle Hamilton lynelle at lahamilton.com
Fri Oct 7 10:44:29 CDT 2016


Thanks, Norbert.   I can pick up Drainclad and run it a bit above the 
berm line.

Lynelle


On 2016-10-07 10:55 AM, Norbert Senf wrote:
> I find foam anywhere where moisture+air may get at it to be scary. 
> I've seen it become habitat for carpenter ants (and probably termites 
> once they come North).
> Maybe replace the foam on the bermed portions with Roxul Drainclad? 
> It's a semi-rigid mineral wool insulating board designed to direct 
> water down to a drainage tile..............N
>
> On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 9:24 AM, Lynelle Hamilton 
> <lynelle at lahamilton.com <mailto:lynelle at lahamilton.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hi All,
>
>     I can't find a good answer to this, so thought that I would post.
>
>     My garage was moved to its current site. It has an 8" poured
>     concrete floor, on top of which was placed 6x6 PT, onto which the
>     garage structure is bolted. The edge of the concrete slab is
>     exposed, as well as the PT -- all above grade.
>
>     The property has a high water table. My septic, regardless of
>     type, will require a raised bed that will cover this exposed area
>     on 1 and possibly 2 walls. I need to ensure that I protect this
>     wall from water.  I will do all 4 walls with the same process as
>     used for these two.
>
>     Any ideas as to what is best? The above grade will have EPS 2"
>     plus wood siding. Do I extend the EPS to this wall and waterproof
>     on top? If so, how do I avoid seepage into the area between the
>     EPS and the wall?
>
>     I've looked at /B//ituthene,/ but have no idea if it is the best
>     approach.
>
>     Many thanks for your thoughts.
>
>
>     Lynelle
>
>
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> Norbert Senf
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> Shawville Québec J0X 2Y0
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