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   DanH | Dec 18, 2004 04:56am | #1

   So you want to raise the grade above the foundation, to where it's resting against the brick veneer?

   Either you gotta raise the foundation in that area or put a "well" there, so the soil isn't against the brick.

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   jrnbj | Dec 18, 2004 06:33am | #2

   with extremely carefull detailing of the drainage and waterproofing details (draintile to daylight or sump), waterproofing, parging, and then drainage mat before dirt, you could take the risk (most weep holes don't weep), but to do it right you would want to raise the foundation to above grade....

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   kcoyner | Dec 18, 2004 06:56am | #3

   I agree that with careful detailing you can make this work.  You should provide for drainage at the grade where weep holes exist then use a product like Rub R http://www.advancedcoatings.on.ca/rub-r-wall-airtight.html to coat the brick that is to be below grade, apply a drainage mat, then backfill with #57s with filter fabric over before finishing with dirt.  I would also be assured that the wall sheathing is covered by housewrap or felt paper.  If it isn't you'll only make a serious problem worse.

   kcoyner

    

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   T_Bois | Dec 19, 2004 12:31am | #4

   Thanks All,

   Raising the foundation is too costly, eventhough there is just 10 feet in length of foundation to raise. I do have "draintile to daylight" already installed for the down spout from the roof gutter.

   I'll talk with the regional building department as to what is acceptable and post my solution. Thanks again!!