0279 Sills Should Be Above Grade - Floors - Sills -

Image Text: Cross section > rain > planter raises soil level next to house > water infiltration > topsoil > backfill > drainage tile > brick veneer > wall framing > water > rot > floor framing > sill > sills should be above grade level otherwise, sills (and framing members) can rot - leading to loss of bearing and differential settlement > foundation wall > footing > basement floor slab > gravel > basement