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Old 04-05-2007, 09:21 PM   #1
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I looked at a raised patio job this week. The patio will be 24inches above grade. I assume it would be best to tar the foundation, correct?

And is it neccessary to tar the foundation if there is no basement?

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Old 04-06-2007, 07:37 AM   #2
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No, if you have no basement/crawl space you don't have to waterproof the foundation, doing it is better, just to minimize water infiltration and damage, but not needed.
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Don't worry.

The black stuff is really not a waterproofer and is a damp proofer. Most also have a short ilfe. I can make a customer feel good.
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Rusk,

Will there still be at least 6" of foundation above the patio height?
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There will not be any foundation above the patio. The heights do not work out .

Part of the siding will be cut removed, flashing installed, new j channel installed. I just do not know if this will be along the entire length of the patio or just for the stairs. Again i am not sure on the final height yet.
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