Grading and drainage come before any product
On sloped mountain lots, drainage has to be solved before anything else -- then standing water, liner attachment to uneven rock-influenced framing, termite-inspection access, air sealing, and equipment placement all follow.
Scope items worth spelling out
- What's causing the current condition
- Protecting the space during work
- Materials and installation method
- Permits, testing, and cleanup
- Warranty terms and exclusions
Asheville context
Asheville includes historic mountain neighborhoods, early suburban homes, bungalows, mid-century housing, and steep-site contemporary construction. Slope, intense rainfall, clay soils, retaining conditions, crawlspaces, and freeze-thaw exposure make the site inseparable from the house.