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Preventing rising damp in concrete foundations requires the isolation of all concrete from ground moisture sources. The Fastfoot® membrane protects the concrete footing from ground moisture. With impervious sub soils a non-wicking drainage layer must be installed under the footing to enable ground water to exit to the perimeter drain system.

Click on the links below for more information on rising damp:

• Pictures of rising damp in basements and crawlspaces

• Pictures and comments by Vancouver Humidity Control on rising damp

• Water ponding in excavations

• Information sheet (pdf) on rising damp and healthy foundations

• CMHC Report on mold in finished basements.

• Printable report (pdf) on rising damp