Everyone knows that water must be
kept out of basements and away from
slabs. The theory of how to do this is
well developed and simple. The practice,
however, is not always so simple.
As with most other building problems,
there is a logical process to solving
foundation water problems, and
that process can be broken down into
a few steps. These are illustrated by
the following case study.
House on a Hill
In southern New Hampshire, we
have a house under construction with
a basement located on a broad terrace
near the top of a large hill. The hill is
noted for its ledge and its springs. The
side of the site on the downhill (east
side