Channel: finehomebuilding

Category: Education

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Description: A method for managing bulk water at the footing and foundation wall. GBA is following a build in Upstate New York with Ben Bogie of BPC Green Builders. This is the second episode in an 11-part video series covering all aspects of the project’s construction—from foundation to stucco finish. Here, Ben explains how foundation waterproofing is handled with a liquid-applied coating at the top of the footing for a capillary break between the foundation and wall; it is also applied on the exterior of the ICCF block system. In combination with exterior mineral wool board, which provides a few different benefits, the method ensures a dry crawlspace. GBA will be following this build and sharing key construction details along the way. We will produce an 11-episode video series and culminate with a webinar to discuss the design thinking behind the building details. Get more of the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field here: greenbuildingadvisor.com Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on new Fine Homebuilding videos: youtube.com/finehomebuilding Connect with Green Building Advisor: Instagram: instagram.com/greenbuildingadvisor Facebook: facebook.com/GreenBuildingAdvisor Pinterest: pinterest.com/greenbuildingadvisor