Patent ID: 6634144
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
A waterproofing system for draining water away from a building located in ground having a surface above which a portion of the building extends, the building having a footer and at least one wall extending vertically from said footer, said system comprising:a first drain member located in a first trench provided in the ground outside the building, said first drain member extending adjacent at least a portion of said at least one wall; and a membrane comprised of a first portion secured to a second portion, said first portion and second portion having different thicknesses, said first portion forming a liner which lines at least a portion of said first trench to form a trough for capturing water flowing from the ground surface into said trench and for preventing water from flowing downwardly along said wall, said second portion being positioned adjacent an outer surface of said at least one wall along at least a portion of a height of said wall and extending toward said footer.