Storm Water Drainage Solutions
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Drainage Problems around the home?
You may have a drainage problem around your home if the basement is wet, the yard is
flooded periodically, water ponds on your lawn for long periods after a rain, or trees,
shrubs and other plants grow poorly.
SURFACE: Every dwelling should have a grading and landscaping plan that provides
control of all surface water runoff on the lot. Additions to the landscape plan, maturity
of shrubbery, soil erosion and similar changes tend to change drainage patterns and
direction. This surface water is often directed against the foundation wall.
There is a difference in the way you handle excess water or subsurface water. In
some cases, both surface and subsurface drainage systems will be needed in order to
solve the problem.
SUBSURFACE: Subsurface drainage systems are generally constructed of perforated,
corrugated plastic tubing. Excess water is drained through pipelines which are placed
underground. The pipelines drain the excess water from the lawn and/or foundations
into outlet ditches or storm sewers.
It is a good practice to install subsurface drains, which are at least 4 inches in
diameter and are surrounded with gravel or sand. If at all possible, the drain pipe
should have 2 feet of cover.
Installing suitable downspouts to control roof water may be adequate to prevent
ponding in low areas of your yard. Downspouts can empty into a subsurface drain
system or in a dry well.
If you have these problems and they need attention please consult with us for more
information.
You may have a drainage problem around your home if the basement is wet, the yard is
flooded periodically, water ponds on your lawn for long periods after a rain, or trees,
shrubs and other plants grow poorly.
SURFACE: Every dwelling should have a grading and landscaping plan that provides
control of all surface water runoff on the lot. Additions to the landscape plan, maturity
of shrubbery, soil erosion and similar changes tend to change drainage patterns and
direction. This surface water is often directed against the foundation wall.
There is a difference in the way you handle excess water or subsurface water. In
some cases, both surface and subsurface drainage systems will be needed in order to
solve the problem.
SUBSURFACE: Subsurface drainage systems are generally constructed of perforated,
corrugated plastic tubing. Excess water is drained through pipelines which are placed
underground. The pipelines drain the excess water from the lawn and/or foundations
into outlet ditches or storm sewers.
It is a good practice to install subsurface drains, which are at least 4 inches in
diameter and are surrounded with gravel or sand. If at all possible, the drain pipe
should have 2 feet of cover.
Installing suitable downspouts to control roof water may be adequate to prevent
ponding in low areas of your yard. Downspouts can empty into a subsurface drain
system or in a dry well.
If you have these problems and they need attention please consult with us for more
information.