Few things are more important to the health of your home than its capacity to remain dry even in the wettest conditions. When the house includes a basement those dryness requirements are amplified even further Due to the basement’s below-ground level and proximity to the water table
The area outside the house that isn’t attached to the building itself makes up the first protection. One example of this is badly graded soil that directs water toward your home. In this region, you want to stop the water before it even gets to your house.
The exterior envelope of your house makes up the second protection. Here, you’ll want to confirm that the water protection systems are keeping water from entering your home and that the water-elimination systems like perforated pipes are performing as intended.
