DIY Basement Water Prevention Tip #1

Grading!

If the soil around your foundation is pitched towards the foundation, it’s a good idea to add dirt so that the soil slopes away. Be sure not to use sand or mulch, because water flows right down through these materials. Whether they are pitched or not it is best to use clay or other dense dirt.

Be sure that you keep the dirt at lest four inches down from the siding though. If the siding is close or touching the soil, it will rot and you’ll have another problem. Termites could also create a highway into your home undetected.