Posted By timberwolf78 on 19 Oct 2014 08:55 AM
Thanks arkie that's extremely helpful.
Couple questions -
where did you terminate both the membrane and the drainage mat? At/above/below grade?
Did you backfil all the way right away or left a little for final grading?
If I am reading it correctly, you stopped the drainage mat right at the wall footing intersection. Why didn' t you extend it out on the footing like you did with the membrane?
I extended my waterproofing membrane and drainage mat approximately 1 foot above grade. I have brick veneer with a 1" air gap. How you do the waterproofing termination depends in part on what type of exterior you intend to install. With brick it is fairly simple - just extend a little past grade because it will be in the gap between the wall and brick. If you are installing siding, you will have to determine how you will handle the gap between the siding and grade.
I have 6" cement block / CMU on my footing directly on top of the waterproofing membrane and butted up against the drainage mat that serves as a brick ledge. There was no need to install anything between the waterproofing membrane and block. The waterproofing drain board is generally pretty stiff and not easily turned 90 degrees at the footing. If you want to cover the footing with this material, you will likely have to cut a strip the width of your exposed footing and lay it down separate from the wall.