What Can You do to Reduce Risk for Water Drainage Issues on the Exterior of the Home
Before you even start to look at the structure, we are looking at the lay of the land. We are looking at sloping and drainage on the lot. We are looking at drain paths around the property and things that you can do to alleviate flood risks which will have a big-time,...
Don’t Ignore Your Gutters & Downspouts
Once you have gutters and downspouts installed, proper maintenance of the gutters and downspouts is essential. Are there trees overhanging your home? If there are, it is wise to trim them back for numerous reasons; however, specifically pertaining to gutters, to...
Rain Gardens
Remember that the unique thing about all that water coming off your roof is you can harvest this water and use it to irrigate your yard. There are water best management practices (BMP’s) that can be incorporated into your property such as rain gardens. Rain gardens...
Save Money & Reduce Pollution!
One benefit, of course, is, you with the harvesting of rainwater, you can use it for irrigation or other purposes. You are saving money by doing that. The other benefit is kind of a broader benefit. If you have an environmental mindset or approach, you are not...
Know Your Soil Type
Soil type also plays a big role in how water drainage on your property will perform. There are many different types of soil and combinations of soil. Soil Survey reports can be obtained for any property. A soil survey will give you a soils map and inherent information...
Vegetation on Your Property
Keep the ground well-vegetated and well-planted on your property. Do not have exposed soil on your property that is going to erode or wash away. Wind also strips loose dry soil from land over time. You want to have properly located pervious surfaces to accommodate...
Where’s the Water Flowing
What you really want to be careful with on your property is water. Water is a good thing, but it can cause a lot of problems if it is not managed and handled properly. It plays a huge role in the performance of many systems and components in your home. It is one of...
Water Draining Towards Your Homes Foundation
One of the biggest things always is you need to have proper water drainage adjacent to the edges of your home and around your foundation. If you have water running towards your home, you risk have water drain beneath your home, which you do not want to have. This...