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The present system and method enables water entering a dwelling or structure to be contained and removed, while preventing evaporation of the water into the interior of the dwelling. Embodiments of the present invention can comprise a waterproofing system comprising a waterproofing form, affixable t

The present system and method enables water entering a dwelling or structure to be contained and removed, while preventing evaporation of the water into the interior of the dwelling. Embodiments of the present invention can comprise a waterproofing system comprising a waterproofing form, affixable to a first surface of a wall at a mounting angle, and comprising a vapor barrier retainer for detachably affixing a vapor barrier to the waterproofing form, and a gutter channel, disposed at a pitch angle, and in fluid communication with the first surface of the wall, the vapor barrier, and a collection area, where the pitch angle and the mounting angle are the same angle, and where the pitch angle causes the water to flow through the gutter channel to the collection area for removal.

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1. A waterproofing system comprising: a waterproofing form, affixable to a first surface of a wall at a mounting angle, and comprising: a vapor barrier retainer for detachably affixing a vapor barrier to the waterproofing form;a gutter channel, disposed at a pitch angle, and in fluid communication w

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A waterproofing system comprising: a waterproofing form, affixable to a first surface of a wall at a mounting angle, and comprising: a vapor barrier retainer for detachably affixing a vapor barrier to the waterproofing form;a gutter channel, disposed at a pitch angle, and in fluid communication with the first surface of the wall, the vapor barrier, and a collection area;an upright portion disposed between the vapor barrier retainer and the gutter channel;a conduit in fluid communication with the collection area that provides fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the dwelling; anda one-way valve to prevent backflow, from the exterior to the interior of the dwelling, of air or fluid in the conduit;wherein the vapor barrier retainer is disposed proximate a top portion of the upright portion;wherein the pitch angle and the mounting angle are the same angle; andwherein the pitch angle causes the water to flow through the gutter channel to the collection area for removal. 2. The waterproofing system of claim 1, the collection area comprising a reservoir and a sump pump. 3. The waterproofing system of claim 1, the conduit comprising a connection to an existing drain in the dwelling. 4. The waterproofing system of claim 1, wherein the waterproofing form further comprises: a wicking channel, for securing a wicking felt to the waterproofing form, and comprising holes in fluid communication with the gutter channel. 5. The waterproof system of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of spacers;wherein the spacers comprise a material that is sufficiently compliant to enable penetration of a fastener but dense enough to support and control the path of the fastener as it penetrates the wall. 6. The waterproofing system of claim 1, wherein the mounting angle is determined by the first surface of the wall. 7. The waterproofing system of claim 1, wherein the mounting angle is between 0.5 and 15 degrees below level. 8. The waterproofing system of claim 1, wherein the vapor barrier retainer is in fluid communication with the first surface of the wall and the vapor barrier for receiving water and directing it to a collection area for removal. 9. A waterproofing system comprising: a waterproofing form comprising: a vapor barrier retainer for affixing a vapor barrier to the waterproofing form comprising: an upright portion of the waterproofing form;a flap, hingeably coupled to the upright portion, and disposed such that a first, distinct cavity is formed between the flap and the upright portion; anda retainer for retaining the flap in a closed position such that a vapor barrier is at least partially disposed in the first cavity and is trapped between the flap and the retainer;a gutter channel defining a second, distinct cavity for receiving water and directing it to a collection area for removal; anda wicking channel, for securing a wicking felt to the waterproofing form, and comprising holes in fluid communication with the gutter channel. 10. The waterproofing system of claim 9, the waterproofing form further comprising one or more stiffeners for increasing the longitudinal stiffness of the waterproofing form. 11. The waterproofing system of claim 9, wherein a first portion of a floor of the gutter channel is substantially horizontal and a second portion of the floor of the gutter channel is angled in an upward manner creating a void underneath at least a portion of the gutter channel. 12. A waterproofing system comprising: a vapor barrier;a waterproofing form, affixed to a wall at a first mounting angle, comprising: a vapor barrier retainer for affixing the vapor barrier to the waterproofing form comprising: an upright portion of the waterproofing form;a flap, hingeably coupled to the upright portion, and disposed such that a cavity is formed between the flap and the upright portion; anda retainer for retaining the flap in a closed position such that a vapor barrier is at least partially disposed in the cavity and is trapped between the flap and the retainer;a gutter channel for receiving water and directing it to a collection area for removal;a wicking channel, for securing a wicking felt to the waterproofing form, and comprising holes in fluid communication with the gutter channel;a wicking felt secured to the waterproofing form; andone or more binder materials poured around the waterproofing form;wherein the waterproofing form is disposed at least partially within a trench, and the trench is at least partially filled with the one or more binder materials; andwherein the one or more binder materials and the waterproofing form together form a sloping masonry flume in the trench. 13. The waterproofing system of claim 12, the waterproofing form further comprising one or more drain holes in fluid communication with the gutter channel. 14. The waterproofing system of claim 13, wherein the one or more drain holes are disposed on a rear wall of the gutter channel. 15. The waterproofing system of claim 12, wherein the one or more binder material comprise concrete, cement, or both. 16. The waterproofing system of claim 12, wherein the upright portion of the waterproofing form is secured to a wall by one or more fasteners, and wherein one or more spacers are disposed between the wall and the upright portion of the waterproofing form proximate the one or more fasteners. 17. The waterproofing system of claim 12, wherein the mounting angle is below level. 18. The waterproofing system of claim 17, wherein the mounting angle is between 0.1 and 10 degrees.