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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Different states and localities have slightly different building code requirements. Code also changes, not always for the better, over time. Code only applies to new construction, additions, and major renovations.

If one drives by many new builds in NoVA, one commonly sees just a tar-like treatment applied directly to the outside of a Concrete or block basement. Might or might not have drain tile. No exterior sump. This likely will work for a few years, long enough to get past any builder warranty, but likely will cease working no later than 10-15 years.  Even expensive houses ($1M+) often get only this - even with clay soil. Most buyers do not know to ask and this increases builder profits. Caveat emptor. [/quote]  There aren't any new builds without drain tile and you know it.  They use corrugated, perforated pipe surrounded by drainage stone which is dirt cheap to purchase and install.  This is not an area where builders cut corners to save money.  They cut corners in so many other areas, but not this.  As far as drainage goes, builders rarely extend the downspouts away from the house or emply any kind of drainage plan at all which not only leads to water intrusion issues but serious foundation issues down the line as well.

A thin tar coating is all that is applied as a weeping barrier, per code and that hasn't changed in most places-PG county being a notable exception-in years.  The tar coating is not very effective and doesn't last long, and the drain tile-really just plastic pipe, gets full of silt and clay over time.  Sometimes a very short time.  Your solution, and I'm well familiar with it, is only slightly better.  That's why you don't offer much of a warranty.  You know I'm right.[/quote]

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Reply above is wrong and probably a troll post.  The membrane solution with drainboard and all, if installed properly will last many many decades…..

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