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Understanding below grade waterproofing systems and design. It is recommended that, once the design team has given the system some thought, an appropriate specialist should be contacted immediately for early advice and help on the waterproofing design. Proper research and due diligence is required to ensure that all below grade waterproofing issues are properly addressed. Basement waterproofing of new structures excerpts from dr. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing 2nd edition.
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