If you are restoring a historic home with a basement foundation, there are going to be some challenges when it comes to dealing with problems. First, you are going to need to have the structure inspected and come up with engineered solutions to improve the stone foundation. In addition to the structural improvements, work is also going to need to be done to the drainage and waterproofing systems. The following exterior waterproofing and drainage upgrade guide will help you with the restorations that need to be done to historic stone basement foundations: