Ever had your basement flood?

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

I have a related question. I'm currently designing the house i'm going to build in NW Georgia and i'm planning on a basement.

A friend told me to have the basement walls poured, same as the floor and that they can use a special concrete which will not allow water (moisture) to seep through.

Have lived in Miami 55 years except for military so a basement to me is a swimming pool.

ANY ADVISE ?

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

I have a related question. I'm currently designing the house i'm going to build in NW Georgia and i'm planning on a basement.

A friend told me to have the basement walls poured, same as the floor and that they can use a special concrete which will not allow water (moisture) to seep through.

Have lived in Miami 55 years except for military so a basement to me is a swimming pool.

ANY ADVISE ?

RYD make sure that you build a walkout basement, there are several new wall designs out. Of course any moisture barrier wall is the way to go. There is a new wall that consist of concrete block and foam. I will try and find info and PM you later with it. BUT>>> you need to see what your log home builder says. He may have the newest designs already.