I am building a LEED home and want to know what to use for a capillary break between the footing and foundation wall.
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Concrete contractor has never did this before.
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Jack,
Here are some options:
1. Dampproofing
2. Low-permeability paint -- for example, UGL DryLock latex masonry paint
3. Elastomeric paint
4. Delta Footing Barrier.
Some builders have used 6-mil poly, although poly isn't easy to work with in this location. (Then again, asphaltic dampproofing isn't easy to work with either.)
Here is a link to a relevant video: Installing a capillary break on top of concrete footings.