Manufactured Foundation Drainage System Installation

Material is generally supplied in rolls that is simply applied to the waterproofed walls by using
double-sided masking tape, sealant, or other adhesives recommended by the waterproofing
membrane manufacturer; see installation photograph, Fig. 2.10. The material is installed like
roofing shingles, overlapping in the direction of water flow, starting with the lower portion
first, lapping higher elevation goods over the already installed piece to match the manufacturer-
supplied flange edges (Fig. 2.11). Drainage systems can also be applied directly to lagging prior
to concrete placement (Fig. 2.12).

Figure 2.10 Application of drainage system system using termination bar directly over
terminating edge of waterproofing membrane

Figure 2.11 Application of drainage system.

 Figure 2.12 Drainage system being applied directly to foundation lagging

The filter fabric material is always  applied facing out, and manufacturers provide additional
fabric at ends to overlap all seams. The terminated ends of the material are covered with the
fabric by tucking it behind the plastic core sheet. Side edges of the sheet are typically attached
together by overlapping and applying an adhesive. Figure  2.13 shows a partially completed
drainage system installed with appropriate drain field gravel backfill.

Figure 2.13 Installation of drainage field adjacent to foundation for completion of

prefabricated drainage system

Figure 2.14 details the use of drainage systems for under-slab drainage. Figure 2.15 details the
use of these systems for horizontal transitioning to vertical drainage at a below-grade tunnel
installation.

Backfilling should take place as soon as possible after installation; using the available site soil
is acceptable. Backfill should be compacted as required by specifications using plate vibratory
compactors. Caution should be taken during compaction not to damage the fabric material.

Figure 2.14 Manufactured drainage system used for below-slab drainage

FIGURE 2.15 Below-grade tunnel waterproofing using both horizontal and vertical drainage
application