System and method for multi-step waterproofing with moisture control

Abstract

A system is provided that improves basement sustainability in regards to a building's sub-ground level foundation hydrostatic pressure modulation, waterproofing and interior air control and that yields sustained clean and dry interior space.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of controlling hydrostatic pressure, minimizing water intrusion and controlling interior air quality, comprising
 installing a ventilation system;   installing a pressure relief and back-up system;   installing a foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief system; and   implementing exterior preparation.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein installing the ventilation system comprises:
 gathering inputs; and 
 installing (lowest possible), wherein installing is based at least in part on the gathered inputs. 
 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein installing the pressure relief and back-up system comprises:
 gathering inputs;   removing designated amount of foundation slab;   perforating selected items;   final setting liner   seating and connecting a pressure relief sump pump;   installing the pressure relief and back-up system; and   replace/refill base;   wherein removing, perforating, final setting, searing and connecting, and installing are based at least in part on the gathered inputs.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein installing the foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief system comprises:
 gathering inputs;   installing a plurality of pressure relief extensions; and   installing foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief;   wherein the installing of the plurality of pressure relief extensions and foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief is based at least in part on the gathered inputs.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the installing the plurality of pressure relief extensions comprises:
 removing foundation material to form trench;   placing layer of fill in trench;   installing and connecting drain pipe to drain tile;   drilling holes; and   cleaning and filling;   wherein the removing, placing, installing and connecting, drilling, and cleaning and filling is based at least in part on the gathered inputs.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the implementing exterior preparation comprises:
 gathering inputs;   inspecting exterior;   correcting defects; and   installing a Modern Drainage System (MDS);   wherein the inspecting, correcting defects and installing MDS is based at least in part on the gathered inputs.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the installing the MDS comprises:
 gathering inputs;   removing and coating;   sealing;   filling;   placing and connecting drain pipe to drain tile;   second filing;   covering;   creating J channel; and   grade finishing;   wherein the installing MDS is based at least in part on the gathered inputs.   
     
     
         8 . A system of controlling hydrostatic pressure, minimizing water intrusion and controlling interior air quality, comprising
 a ventilation system;   a pressure relief and back-up system;   a foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief system; and   an exterior preparation.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8  wherein the system further comprises:
 a proprietary data store and a public data store; and 
 further wherein an installation of the ventilation system, the pressure relief and back-up system, the foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief system and an implementation of the exterior preparation are based at least in part on legal and limit restriction rules in the public data store and input design parameters, wherein the input design parameters are in the proprietary date store, the public data store, or both the proprietary data store and the public data store. 
 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the installation of the ventilation system comprises installing at a lowest point, based at least in part on the legal and limit restriction rules and input design parameters. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the installation of the pressure relief and back-up system comprises:
 removing designated amount of foundation slab;   perforating selected items;   final setting liner   seating and connecting a pressure relief sump pump;   installing power back-up system; and   replacing/refilling base;   wherein removing, perforating, final setting, seating and connecting, and installing are based at least in part on the legal and limit restriction rules and input design parameters.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the installation of the foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief system comprises:
 installing a plurality of pressure relief extensions; and   installing foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief;   wherein the installing of the plurality of pressure relief extensions and foundation/footer joint line hydrostatic pressure relief is based at least in part on the legal and limit restriction rules and input design parameters.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the installation of the plurality of pressure relief extensions comprises:
 removing foundation material to form trench;   placing layer of fill in trench;   installing and connecting drain pipe to drain tile;   drilling holes; and   cleaning and filling;   wherein the removing, placing, installing and connecting, drilling, and cleaning and filling is based at least in part on the legal and limit restriction rules and input design parameters.   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the implementation of the exterior preparation comprises:
 inspecting exterior;   correcting defects; and   installing Modern Drainage System (MDS);   wherein the inspecting, correcting defects and installing MDS is based at least in part on the legal and limit restriction rules and input design parameters.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the installation of the MDS comprises:
 removing and coating;   sealing;   filling;   placing and connecting drain pipe to drain tile;   second filing;   covering;   creating J channel;   finishing grade;   wherein the inspecting, correcting defects and installing [MDS] is based at least in part on the legal and limit restriction rules and input design parameters.