My Articles | About Us | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Search   
 
News, Tips & Offers delivered to your inbox

ABOUT US | VIEW ALL FEATURED ARTICLES | VIEW ALL TOPICS | VIEW ALL REGIONS | DM MOBILE | DM BLOG

Brick Basement Walls Virginia

Can brick masonry walls be used for foundation or basement walls? Should these walls be coated? Although not commonly used for this purpose, brick masonry can be used for foundation or basement walls, but it should be covered with a waterproof or dampproof coating to prevent groundwater penetration and rising damp.

Local Companies

EngineerSupply.com
206-202-3647
134 Hunters Mill Ln
Evington, VA
Outdoor Designers
757-482-6900
448 N. battlefield Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA
Dulles Glass and Mirror
703-361-9994
9151 Euclid Avenue
Manassas, VA
Triple G Primitive Woods and Works, LLC.
276-356-1459
436 Circle Drive
Abingdon, VA
Hann and Hann Construction Services
202-415-1983
702 Plum Street SW
Vienna, VA
Griffin Painting and Contacting
571-379-9007
6216 Prince Way
Centreville, VA
BSG Products POLYCRET ICF
1-804-901-6893
10601 Shady Lane
Charles city, VA
JM Plumbing & Heating
800-754-0180
PO BOX 6833
Falls Church, VA
NoVa Barrier Waterproofing Systems
540-974-2755
PO Box 164
Springfield, VA
LHI DESIGNS
703) 401-3141
6537 riefton ct.
alexandria, VA
Provided By:

Source: MASONRY CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE
Publication date: December 1, 2000

Can brick masonry walls be used for foundation or basement walls? Should these walls be coated?

Although not commonly used for this purpose, brick masonry can be used for foundation or basement walls, but it should be covered with a waterproof or dampproof coating to prevent groundwater penetration and rising damp. This coating should extend above finished grade. It is also important to use a through-wall flashing at the base of the wall above grade so that water penetrating the walls above grade will not enter the top of the foundation walls. Preferably, this flashing should lap over the top of the waterproof or dampproof coating. The Brick Industry Association (BIA), in Technical Notes on Brick Construction 8B and 11E, recommends that Type M mortar be used in brick masonry in contact with earth, such as foundations and retaining walls.

The surface of the walls should be covered with a waterproof membrane or a dampproof coating to help prevent ground water from penetrating the masonry walls. In the past, BIA had provided some guidance in Technical Notes on Brick Construction 7 (from July 1961). This technical note stated that "where soil conditions do not permit a buildup of water, dampproofing the exterior face may be all that is required." These dampproofing procedures included applying one or two coats of cement mortar parging.

Click here to read full article from Masonry Construction

Featured Local Company

EngineerSupply.com

206-202-3647
134 Hunters Mill Ln
Evington, VA
http://www.engineersupply.com

We supply Engineering Supplies and Tools, Surveying Equipment, Drafting Supplies, School Supplies, Calculators, Large Document Storage, and Measuring Tools. Our Customers are Engineering and Architectural Professionals, Universities, Land Surveying Professionals, Contractors, Foresters, Realtors, Individuals, and Businesses.
Read more about Brick Basement Walls

Related Articles
- Achieving Quality Edging Results Virginia
There are six primary "secrets" to consider if you're having problems in achieving quality edging results at a reasonable cost per linear foot. These secrets are based on experiences of many years serving the stone processing industry.
- A Reaching Out Room Virginia
- 5-Step Concrete Repair Method Virginia
- About Kitchen Pantries Virginia
- About Table Saws Virginia
- About Backhoes Virginia
- A Home Water Filter Virginia
Regional Articles
- Brick Basement Walls Alexandria VA
- Brick Basement Walls Annandale VA
- Brick Basement Walls Arlington VA
- Brick Basement Walls Ashburn VA
- Brick Basement Walls Bassett VA
- Brick Basement Walls Blacksburg VA
- Brick Basement Walls Bristol VA
- Brick Basement Walls Burke VA
- Brick Basement Walls Centreville VA
- Brick Basement Walls Chantilly VA
- Brick Basement Walls Charlottesville VA
- Brick Basement Walls Chesapeake VA
- Brick Basement Walls Chester VA
- Brick Basement Walls Chesterfield VA
- Brick Basement Walls Christiansburg VA
- Brick Basement Walls Colonial Heights VA
- Brick Basement Walls Culpeper VA
- Brick Basement Walls Danville VA
- Brick Basement Walls Dumfries VA
- Brick Basement Walls Fairfax Station VA
- Brick Basement Walls Fairfax VA
- Brick Basement Walls Falls Church VA
- Brick Basement Walls Farmville VA
- Brick Basement Walls Fredericksburg VA
- Brick Basement Walls Front Royal VA
- Brick Basement Walls Galax VA
- Brick Basement Walls Glen Allen VA
- Brick Basement Walls Hampton VA
- Brick Basement Walls Harrisonburg VA
- Brick Basement Walls Herndon VA
- Brick Basement Walls Hopewell VA
- Brick Basement Walls King George VA
- Brick Basement Walls Leesburg VA
- Brick Basement Walls Lorton VA
- Brick Basement Walls Lynchburg VA
- Brick Basement Walls Manassas VA
- Brick Basement Walls Martinsville VA
- Brick Basement Walls Mc Lean VA
- Brick Basement Walls Mechanicsville VA
- Brick Basement Walls Midlothian VA
- Brick Basement Walls Newport News VA
- Brick Basement Walls Norfolk VA
- Brick Basement Walls Petersburg VA
- Brick Basement Walls Portsmouth VA
- Brick Basement Walls Powhatan VA
- Brick Basement Walls Radford VA
- Brick Basement Walls Reston VA
- Brick Basement Walls Richmond VA
- Brick Basement Walls Roanoke VA
- Brick Basement Walls Salem VA
- Brick Basement Walls Spotsylvania VA
- Brick Basement Walls Springfield VA
- Brick Basement Walls Stafford VA
- Brick Basement Walls Staunton VA
- Brick Basement Walls Sterling VA
- Brick Basement Walls Suffolk VA
- Brick Basement Walls Vienna VA
- Brick Basement Walls Vinton VA
- Brick Basement Walls Virginia Beach VA
- Brick Basement Walls Warrenton VA
- Brick Basement Walls Waynesboro VA
- Brick Basement Walls Williamsburg VA
- Brick Basement Walls Winchester VA
- Brick Basement Walls Woodbridge VA
- Brick Basement Walls Yorktown VA
Related Articles
- About Table Saws Virginia
These days, table saws have been the popular power tools for woodworkers, builders, as well as hobbyists. These tools come in different sizes and ranges from lightweight to industrial purposes. They also vary in terms of functionality, power, precision, and design.
- About Kitchen Pantries Virginia
- A Reaching Out Room Virginia
- Achieving Quality Edging Results Virginia
- About Backhoes Virginia
- A Home Water Filter Virginia
- 5-Step Concrete Repair Method Virginia
Related Local Events
MAC Events Home Show - Richmond
Dates: 2/18/2010 - 2/21/2010
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
View Details
Washington DC Area Design-2-Part Show - Fredericksburg, VA
Dates: 9/30/2009 - 10/1/2009
Location: Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
Fredericksburg, VA
View Details
Construction Expo-Richmond
Dates: 9/23/2009 - 9/24/2009
Location: Richmond Convention Center, Richmond
Richmond, VA
View Details
3rd Annual MAC Events Fall Home Show ¨C Richmond
Dates: 9/19/2009 - 9/20/2009
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
View Details
The Changing Face of Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization Conference
Dates: 6/18/2009 - 6/19/2009
Location: The Performance Institute Conference Center
Arlington, VA
View Details
Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin
Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History
Articles.DirectoryM.com | Search | About Us | Contact Us | Mobile | Blog | En Español
Copyright © BET Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.