Basement waterproofing flange
First Claim
1. A basement waterproofing flange, comprising:
- a vertical portion having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a first side between the first distal end and the second distal end;
an angular portion extending from the first distal end of the vertical portion, configured to create a space at a joint between a foundation wall and a foundation footing upon installation of the flange;
an adhesive section, positioned on the first side of the vertical portion, configured to create a closed system upon installation of the flange; and
a tear-away feature, positioned along the vertical portion, configured to facilitate altering a height of the flange.
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Abstract
Flanges for use in basement waterproofing systems, and methods for their installation are disclosed. The flange may be installed at the interface between the foundation wall and footing at the sub-floor level. The flange comprises an angular portion extending from a vertical portion. The flange may also include a lip to facilitate installation, as well as one or more adhesive sections to enable the establishment of a closed system. The flange may be flexible and may include one or more tear-away features to allow the height of the flange to be altered. The flange may function in conjunction with a vapor barrier and other components of a waterproofing system, such as a drainage conduit and sump. The flange may be used in new installations as well as in retrofitting existing basements with a waterproofing system.
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22 Claims
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1. A basement waterproofing flange, comprising:
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a vertical portion having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a first side between the first distal end and the second distal end; an angular portion extending from the first distal end of the vertical portion, configured to create a space at a joint between a foundation wall and a foundation footing upon installation of the flange; an adhesive section, positioned on the first side of the vertical portion, configured to create a closed system upon installation of the flange; and a tear-away feature, positioned along the vertical portion, configured to facilitate altering a height of the flange. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A basement waterproofing system, comprising:
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a flange comprising a vertical portion, and an adhesive section positioned along a first side of the vertical portion, wherein the adhesive section is configured to be installed at a joint between a foundation wall and a foundation footing along a basement perimeter; and a drainage conduit configured to convey groundwater along the basement perimeter for extraction. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A process of waterproofing a basement, comprising:
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providing a vapor barrier along an interior surface of a foundation wall; sealing a flange against the vapor barrier along a perimeter of the basement at a joint between the foundation wall and a foundation footing to create a closed system; and providing a drainage conduit in close proximity to the foundation footing to convey groundwater to a remote location for extraction. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A process of retrofitting a basement with a waterproofing system, comprising:
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exposing a joint between a foundation wall and a foundation footing; positioning a flange comprising an adhesive section at the joint along a perimeter of the basement; and installing a drainage conduit in close proximity to the foundation footing along the basement perimeter. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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