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The Leaking Basement Epidemic — Causes, Cures and Consequences
One need only consult the local Yellow Pages under `Waterproofing Contractors' to appreciate the scale of the leaking basement epidemic in the United States. This paper draws from a detailed case history to look at its causes, financial ramifications, and ideas on mitigation. It concludes that most often the failures are systemic involving multiple factors, but that very significant among these is the role of the downspout drain, its frequent deterioration over time and consequent loss of functionality. This is compounded by poor design decisions that have resulted in walls unable to support the lateral loads that are created when hydrostatic pressures develop. Solutions range from proactive maintenance to strengthening of walls. However, there must first be more public awareness of the causes and liabilities involved, and this may best be accomplished through more focused attention when property transfers occur.
The Leaking Basement Epidemic — Causes, Cures and Consequences
One need only consult the local Yellow Pages under `Waterproofing Contractors' to appreciate the scale of the leaking basement epidemic in the United States. This paper draws from a detailed case history to look at its causes, financial ramifications, and ideas on mitigation. It concludes that most often the failures are systemic involving multiple factors, but that very significant among these is the role of the downspout drain, its frequent deterioration over time and consequent loss of functionality. This is compounded by poor design decisions that have resulted in walls unable to support the lateral loads that are created when hydrostatic pressures develop. Solutions range from proactive maintenance to strengthening of walls. However, there must first be more public awareness of the causes and liabilities involved, and this may best be accomplished through more focused attention when property transfers occur.
The Leaking Basement Epidemic — Causes, Cures and Consequences
Edwards, Stuart (author)
Fourth Forensic Engineering Congress ; 2006 ; Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Forensic Engineering (2006) ; 84-96
2006-10-03
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
The Leaking Basement Epidemic-Causes, Cures and Consequences
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