Combined foundation and backfill system

摘要

A backfill material fabricated from shredded rubber tires may be used to backfill different types of foundations to provide lateral support to the foundation without creating lateral forces that will push in a foundation wall. The backfill material may be used over substantially the entire height of the foundation wall. The backfill material also allows water to pass through the backfilled-section and into a drain pipe. In one embodiment of the invention, the backfill material is provided in one inch square pieces that will not settle and will not clog the openings in the drain pipe.