our home is 60+ years old. We have cracks in the basement foundation we need to fix and also need to grade around the foundation so it slopes away from the house. Admittedly, I know nothing about this, but I understand the basic concept of keeping water away from the foundation. My question is this: while we are in the process of grading around the house, which is building up the soil so that it slopes away from the house, what if we put a water proof plastic barrier down? Dirt, barrier, and more dirt all sloped away from the house? Just an extra "water can't come near the foundation" type of precauction. Is this done at all? Dumb idea? thoughts please.
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6 years ago