The Incredibly Green Home Blog

At Bethesda Bungalows, we are always looking to ensure that our building methods are improving. That's why, at our latest LEED project at 5120 Fairglen Lane, we have incorporated a new idea from the mind of Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, building guru extraordinaire. We've sprayed the footer with a waterproofing liquid (E-Pro EcoBase) which forms a capilllary break that prevents water from wicking up into the foundation walls. This is especially important on a lot like this one, where we encountered poor soil and significant ground water. This measure, coupled with drainage tile on either side of the footer, and EcoDrain-E dimple board installed on the exterior of the foundation, goes a long way to ensuring that water will not be entering the home.