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What materials can be used on a newly constructed CMU retaining wall in order to minimize or eliminate water intrusion within a basement retaining wall? A-Permeable, properly sized gravel backfill along the bottom most portion of the wall B-Perforated drain pipe material C-Waterproof, permeable liner material D-All of the above

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          What materials can be used on a newly constructed CMU retaining wall in order to minimize or eliminate water intrusion within a basement retaining wall? A-Permeable, properly sized gravel backfill along the bottom most portion of the wall B-Perforated drain pipe material C-Waterproof, permeable liner material D-All of the above

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01/11/2023

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- This helps in ensuring that water can easily drain away from the wall, reducing the hydrostatic pressure that can cause water intrusion into the basement. Show more…

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What materials can be used on a newly constructed CMU retaining wall in order to minimize or eliminate water intrusion within a basement retaining wall? A-Permeable, properly sized gravel backfill along the bottom most portion of the wall B-Perforated drain pipe material C-Waterproof, permeable liner material D-All of the above