Abstract: A waterproofing and humidity control system is provided for a building which includes drain members located in trenches provided in ground beneath and adjacent the basement of the building. A suction and fan and motor assembly is located within a housing positioned within the building. Conduits communicate with the drain members and the motor and fan housing. An exhaust vent is located in the wall of the building spaced from the motor housing and has an air inlet and outlet. A separate conduit or duct communicates with and connects the inlet of the vent with an outlet of the motor and fan housing. The duct may extend between joints in the wall of the building. An adapter conduit is used with the system and is positioned between the motor and fan housing and the duct. The adapter conduit has portions which are offset from each other to allow the fan housing to be positioned in front of a finished basement wall.

Abstract: A waterproof system for draining water away from a building located in ground having a surface above which a portion of the building extends. The building has a footer and at least one wall extending vertically from the footer. The system includes a first drain member located in a first trench provided in the ground outside the building. A membrane including a first portion and a second portion is provided. The first portion forms a liner which lines the first trench to form a trough for capturing water. The second portion is affixed to an outer surface of the wall along at least a portion of a height of said wall and extending toward the footer.