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| Form-A-Drain as a Foundation Footing Form System Installation of Form-A-Drain is simple, using lineal form sections, couplings, and corners which ensure a precise form setup. Spacer straps hold forms in place at specified widths, for consistent footing dimensions. Rebar stakes through vertical holes in couplings and 90° corners establish proper location. Grade stakes hold the Form-A-Drain system at the proper elevation for the concrete pour. Alternatively, traditional forming stakes may be used utilizing dry wall type screws in lieu of nails. The entire Form-A-Drain system is left permanently in place, eliminating the need to return to the jobsite to strip, remove, clean, and transport forms to the next jobsite.
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| Form-A-Drain as a Foundation Drainage and Radon Evacuation System The installed Form-A-Drain system, upon completing the function of forming the foundation footing, is already in place to perform the ongoing role of the foundation drainage system. This eliminates the need to purchase and install separate drain pipe. Form-A-Drain lineal sections are manufactured with one slotted wall. These slots allow water to enter into the two channels and then exit through installed drain outlets.
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Form-A-Drain delivers a drainage system ideally located below the foundation wall
and parallel to the footing; never below it. Due to its level placement, high and low
spots are eliminated, allowing improved water flow through the smooth interior surface of
each lineal channel. Drainage is provided to both the exterior, interior, or both sides of
the foundation automatically. Drain outlets allow water to exit via a drainage pipe or
sump.
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| Form-A-Drain also allows for a means of radon evacuation. With simple adaptations, the same system, already in place, can perform as radon ventilation. Form-A-Drain forms a complete loop around the foundation, which is in conformance with the EPA's "Model Standards & Techniques for Radon Control in New Residential Buildings." |  |
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