Waterproofing Basements and Foundations

Waterproofing Basements and Foundations

What you are seeing is a waterproofing system, BD1000, from DryDog Barriers, LLC.

BD1000 is a single layer waterproofing system consisting of spray-applied BoneDry™ waterproofing membrane and the DrainMax™ (or Pipe and Stone) foundation drain. BoneDry™ stops the water and DrainMax™ takes it away. See the BoneDry™ and DrainMax™ specification sheets for more information on the individual components of this system.

The spray-applied, 50 mil BoneDry™ waterproofing membrane is tough enough to withstand moderately harsh backfill conditions without requiring a protection course BD1000 waterproofing system is recommended for use on crawl spaces, retaining walls, high-density pre-cast concrete basements, waterproofing within a cavity wall, and anywhere else a seamless, waterproof barrier with drainage is required.

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The BD1000 system can also be installed as a damp proofing membrane on poured and block basement foundations. DrainMax™ provides excellent foundation drainage at a fraction of the cost and time required to install comparable system.

The finished foundation should be waterproofed from the footing to the finish grade line. I recommend hiring a professional waterproofing company for this. Companies are listed in the Yellow Pages under Waterproofing. Don’t let one of your regular laborers do it in his spare time, if he offers to. A professional company will stand behind its work.

Also, depending on your locale, you may need to have the soil treated for insects and pests, particularly termites. Hire a professional. This job is done after the foundation is in, but before any concrete is poured for either basements, porches, or a garage.


The foundation wall for any type house besides being waterproofed, needs to be high enough so that water will be diverted away from the house by the final grade of the soil around the house.