Here on PEI where we have no true natural stone (we have red sandstone rocks but they crumble under the slightest pressure)so water in the basement is a big problem. If you are smart, you build on a natural grade and never have a problem. If you are dumb (or maybe "from away" & don't know) and build on low or flat land then water creeps in no matter how hard to try to keep it sealed.

Artificial grades do not work as the added soil just gets packed and acts like it's flat underground. You need the natural layers of sandstone for successful drainage or you are hosed, so to speak.

Of course, probably nobody cares but I'm bored on a call and maybe at least this will make you feel better.


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