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Basement windows and stairs

· p. 369

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1922

Add or extend wells when re-grading

· p. 346

Two cross sections compare a basement window well before and after exterior re-grading. Before re-grading, the surface slopes toward the well, with an arrow indicating drainage toward the foundation. After re-grading, th

1924

Wood soil contact

· p. 346

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1925

Drain problems

· p. 347

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1810

Areas to check for wood/soil contact include:

· p. 326

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