You have heard about groundwater drainage problems, but what are they? Well folks, plainly put, groundwater drainage problems come in many forms. I will identify many of them within. Read further in this site to discover the particulars of each form of groundwater drainage problem, and various solutions for these problems. (more…)
I receive many calls throughout the year requesting site evaluations that pertain to water in the crawlspace, soggy yards, or water in the basement. When it rains in Oregon, the phones lines light up, and there is trouble for many homeowners who suddenly remember that they have a home drainage problem.
These problems could have been prevented if the homeowners were informed about how home groundwater affects their home prior to the problem coming to a head in the rains of the winter. (more…)
The old saying that a stitch in time saves nine, never was more true than as it applies to the home groundwater drainage issues existing with your home when you are a seller.
There is basically, two ways to view the problem of known drainage issues.
If you have a home site that can utilize a gravity flow, daylighted vent system for your french drains, a dry creek type of construction may be a wonderful addition to your landscape.
The logistical considerations are as follows. If your rain drain discharges and perforated pipe french drain construction can be engineered to gravity flow in the manner that I have suggested in other areas of this site, and can maintain the grade away from the home, to the venting area, a dry creek area with boulders, rock and plantings may be a super way to create wildlife habitat, and also put the rainwater into the soil where it belongs.
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