http://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/foundations/index.html on this link for more interesting information about building foundations and basements. I'm not about to suggest a concrete walkway will protect your building foundation or basement in every instance, but it could. Let's face it, a 4 foot wide walkway is going to be better than a 3 foot walk and a six-foot wide walkway is going to be better than a 4 foot walkway or sidewalk around the building perimeter, but don't do this if this isn't going to be aesthetically pleasing. There are other ways you can reduce soil erosion around your building foundation, if it's a problem or you think it's going to be a problem in the future. An alternative would be to lay a thick plastic liner down on top of the soil, about 3 foot wide and then fill it with a layer about 1 to 2 inches thick of rock, gravel or wood bark. One more thing I would like to point out, using the process in this critical, plastic layer needs to slope away from the building foundation. If it slopes towards the building foundation and water drains back towards the building, instead of away from it, then you would be defeating the purpose of installing anything. You can also install site drainage, roof gutters and other drainage systems. Anyway, if you're looking for more helpful information about your property, building or even remodeling, visit our websites today.
