This guide provides best practices and design and construction considerations for site and foundation drainage as well as building enclosure systems. Using the BC Building Code, BC Plumbing Code and the Vancouver Building By-law as a starting point, designers, construction industry professionals and others will also learn how to go beyond to ensure resilient site and foundation drainage.
Guideline Documents
Mixed Climate
Builder Guide to Site and Foundation Drainage
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James Higgins
RDH Building Science
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Graham Finch
RDH Building Science
Related Resources
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Guideline Documents
Cold Climate
Moisture Risk Management Strategies for Mass Timber Buildings Version 2
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RDH Building Science Inc.
Guideline Documents
Mixed Climate
Climate Change Resilience for Buildings
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Robert Lepage
RDH Building Science
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Malin Ek
RDH Building Science
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James Higgins
RDH Building Science
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Connor McQuade
RDH Building Science
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Melissa Pound
RDH Building Science
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Graham Finch
RDH Building Science
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Christy Love
RDH Building Science
Guideline Documents
Mixed Climate
Maintenance Matters No.21: Preventing Water Leaks in Your Home
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Graham Finch
RDH Building Science
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James Higgins
RDH Building Science
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Cecilia Skarupa
RDH Building Science