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    Oct 20, 2009, 11:53 AM
    Damp garage wall
    Hi, the first 2 feet of the inside garage wall are damp, it is all cement and I want to fix it...
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    Oct 20, 2009, 12:01 PM

    What is on the other side of this garage wall? Is it dirt packed up against the wall? Then you have a drainage problem that needs addressed. You might need to install gutters on your garage to divert water away from the foundation of the walls.
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    Oct 24, 2009, 12:54 PM

    In reference to what twinkiedooter said, I'm also currious as to the slope of grade. Is it sloped towards your house?
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