Subject: RE: Anyone put concrete around base of house? So long as the dirt around the foundation/basement wall is settled, it shouldn't be a problem. Granddad did that to his house years ago and then the dirt settled from underneath the concrete leaving a large gap and the concrete slopping in toward the wall.Jun 21, 2014
How do I keep water away from my house foundation?
Proper drainage is the best way to keep water away from your home's foundation. Install a French drain system around the house foundation – Dig a trench around the foundation, line it with gravel, and place a drain with perforations in it to pull the water away. Cover the drain with gravel and add soil over it.Sep 15, 2017
What is best to put around foundation of House?
Placing organic mulch or inorganic ground cover such as gravel around foundation diminishes weed growth and helps to make a building look tidy and well-maintained. ... Gravel beds around a foundation are safe as long as they do not impede water drainage or keep the adjacent soil too moist, which encourages termites.
Is it a good idea to put concrete around your house?
Subject: RE: Anyone put concrete around base of house? So long as the dirt around the foundation/basement wall is settled, it shouldn't be a problem. Granddad did that to his house years ago and then the dirt settled from underneath the concrete leaving a large gap and the concrete slopping in toward the wall.Jun 21, 2014