Basement waterproofing flange
First Claim
1. A process of waterproofing a basement, comprising:
- providing a vapor barrier along an interior surface of a foundation wall to substantially cover the interior surface of the foundation wall with the vapor barrier;
attaching the vapor barrier along the interior surface of the foundation wall with a sealant or a caulk;
applying a flange substantially flat against the vapor barrier, without any gaps or spaces, along a perimeter of the basement at a joint between the foundation wall and a foundation footing;
sealing the flange against the vapor barrier to create a closed system substantially eliminating any flow path between sub-floor and above-floor levels upon application of a basement floor over the foundation footing;
creating a zone for ground water collection at an interface of the foundation wall and the foundation footing with the flange; and
providing a drainage conduit in close proximity to the foundation footing to convey groundwater to a remote location for extraction.
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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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13 Claims
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1. A process of waterproofing a basement, comprising:
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providing a vapor barrier along an interior surface of a foundation wall to substantially cover the interior surface of the foundation wall with the vapor barrier; attaching the vapor barrier along the interior surface of the foundation wall with a sealant or a caulk; applying a flange substantially flat against the vapor barrier, without any gaps or spaces, along a perimeter of the basement at a joint between the foundation wall and a foundation footing; sealing the flange against the vapor barrier to create a closed system substantially eliminating any flow path between sub-floor and above-floor levels upon application of a basement floor over the foundation footing; creating a zone for ground water collection at an interface of the foundation wall and the foundation footing with the flange; and providing a drainage conduit in close proximity to the foundation footing to convey groundwater to a remote location for extraction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A process of waterproofing a basement, comprising:
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providing a vapor barrier along an interior surface of a foundation wall to substantially cover the interior surface of the foundation wall with the vapor barrier; attaching the vapor barrier along the interior surface of the foundation wall with a sealant or a caulk; resting a flange substantially flat against the vapor barrier, without any gaps or spaces, along a perimeter of the basement at a joint between the foundation wall and a foundation footing; creating a closed system substantially eliminating any flow path between sub-floor and above-floor levels upon application of a basement floor over the foundation footing by sealing the flange against the vapor barrier; creating a zone for ground water collection at an interface of the foundation wall and the foundation footing with the flange; and providing a drainage conduit in close proximity to the foundation footing to convey groundwater to a remote location for extraction. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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