Patent ID: 8312682

Claim:
A waterproofing system comprising: a waterproofing form, affixable to a first surface of a wall at a mounting angle, and comprising: a vapor barrier retainer for detachably affixing a vapor barrier to the waterproofing form; a gutter channel, disposed at a pitch angle, and in fluid communication with the first surface of the wall, the vapor barrier, and a collection area; an upright portion disposed between the vapor barrier retainer and the gutter channel; a conduit in fluid communication with the collection area that provides fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the dwelling; and a one-way valve to prevent backflow, from the exterior to the interior of the dwelling, of air or fluid in the conduit; wherein the vapor barrier retainer is disposed proximate a top portion of the upright portion; wherein the pitch angle and the mounting angle are the same angle; and wherein the pitch angle causes the water to flow through the gutter channel to the collection area for removal.