Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Specified terranean relationship – With drain or vent exterior to foundation perimeter
Patent
1989-02-03
1989-11-14
Scherbel, David A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Specified terranean relationship
With drain or vent exterior to foundation perimeter
239 63, 239562, 138115, 138116, 405 37, 405258, E02D 3100, B05B 114
Patent
active
048798525
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is described that has been created to maintain a constant level of saturation of water near the foundation of houses, buildings, or the like. The maintenance of such a level of moisture is essential to the structural integrity of foundations especially in those geographic locations where the level of soil moisture varies significantly from season to season. Soil, when it absorbs water, expands. This soil can exert tremendous pressure on the foundation of a house. To prevent cracking of foundations, and thus, to prevent the need for costly repairs, the apparatus described herein provides sufficient moisture to the soil surrounding the foundation of a house such that additional moisture (i.e. rain) does not cause the soil to expand dramatically.
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Dennison Caroline D.
Litman Richard C.
Scherbel David A.
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