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Drainage Systems We provide drainage and water solutions. Call us at (918) 637-5613 Drainage systems are not very thought of untill a hard rain comes. After a few days of rain you realize that you might have a water problem or find leaks that you never seen before. Poor drainage causes obvious problems: standing water, foul odor, insects, diseased or dying plants, mud and ruined turf. Planning and installing suitable drainage will solve these problems and prevent the site from turning into a maintenance nightmare during storms and rainy seasons. The first step you should take when planning a drainage system is to identify low spots in the landscape. If obvious low spots exist on the property, the water must have a way to exit those areas. If you don't install drainage, a puddle probably will develop whenever it rains. I'll be talking about surface drainage, drainage basins with grates and piping, and seepage drainage using perforated pipe and gravel etc Other Drainage Resources Drainage solutions for turf, tree and landscape plantings: Although excessive drainage can be a problem on some coarser textured sandy soils and slopes, poor drainage is a much more common landscape problem and is considered by many to be one of the biggest killers of landscape plants. Drainage for high traffic turf: Managing high-traffic turf while keeping in mind the implications of irrigation and drainage issues are key to successful overall turf management Surface Drainage
Surface drainage is the removal of water that collects on the land surface. A surface drainage system consists of shallow ditches and should include land smoothing or land grading. This type of system is suitable for all slowly permeable soils and for soils with fragipans or clay subsoils, meaing soils that restrict water. A popular soil drainage solution are French drain pipes around your home. These French drain systems capture sub-surface soil water and direct it away from the foundation. French drain systems need trenches dug, the right pipes and the correct placement of drain pipes for a good drainage system. French drains are quite simple to install: in essence they are just trenches filled with gravel, with sand on top of that. Often, you'll see French drains defined to include a drain pipe as well, though the traditional design is simply the gravel-filled trench. A French drain is an in-ground trench or pit that captures groundwater. If you build a trench French drain, it can collect groundwater and divert it to a low spot on the land. The best French drain design is one that allows water to freely flow from the trench back out onto the surface of the land. French drains and water go hand and hand, the water can be removed from your soil. French Drain Downspouts and gutters will collect and send out hundreds of gallons of water during a storm. Splash blocks only serve as a way to absorb and spread the energy of the falling water. Drain lines of durable 4 inch diameter plastic can capture and move the water to a better place on your lot. Trench Drain A trench drain will help move water away from your house and yard. This trench drainage system, also known as a French drain, intercepts water before it reaches your house. The drain acts like an underground gutter, keeping your basement dry. Installing Downspout Drain Lines Installing drainage systems with downspout drain lines is simple enough to do. First check with your local government. Stormwater rules and regulations may prohibit some of your ideas. Drainage systems that use a smooth 4 inch diameter plastic SDR-35 pipe will have few problems. Dual Purpose Drain Tile Drain tile systems serve two purposes. Water removal away from the house and water injection into the soil foundation during drought. Drought conditions can cause the soil of your foundation to shrink, causing foundation and footer to fall. Drain Water From your home Simple hidden trench drains really work well in very wet conditions. Try one of my Linear French Drains to turn your lot into a dry grassy yard. Positive Drainage Keeps a House Dry To eliminate standing water problems around your house your foundation must be waterproof. Foundation drainage codes require a natural slope away from the house for water flow. Drain pipes, downspouts or a sump pump also can all pipe water away from the house. Exterior Foundation Waterproofing Systems Foundation waterproofing can be achieved with the following exterior products from these manufacturers. It is a good idea to read about waterproofing foundations before buying a product. Foundation Waterproofing & Drain Tile Systems Exterior foundation waterproofing treatments vary greatly. Most foundations are damproofed. Drain tile systems, if installed correctly, will keep your foundation waterproof for years to come. Here are some drain tile installation pointers about backfilling and preventing ponding. Downspout Drain Lines Splash blocks directly below down spouts do little to pipe water away from your foundation. For heavy downfall regions, a sump pump discharge pipe may not be piping the water far enough way. Invest in plumbing drainage pipe for this job. Installation Tips Downspout drainage pipes do not have to be buried deeply. Exterior drain pipes should also be installed in undisturbed soil about 6 feet away from the foundation. Lay drain pipes in beds of gravel for best results. Downspout drainage pipes lead to long-term dry homes. Drainage pipes direct water away from the home. PVC pipes work well for making drain systems that turn corners and keep water at bay. Linear French Drain Systems A French drain system helps water around the house flow away from the foundation. French drain designs simply allow the water to flow where it wants to flow - the path of least resistance. These French drains aid in exterior drainage and save your house from basement water seepage. Linear French Drains Negative slope causes a majority of basement or crawlspace drainage problems. Having landscaping work done on a home can cause drainage problems around your house. Try installing a linear French drain to trap and pipe water before it gets inside your house. Note: Remember to drain all uninsulated pipes and water storage tanks and barrels before the winter. Pipes buried under ground 6 inches or further or below the frost line should be ok. If you have water, drainage System problems or would like to have a conservative way to use water give us a call (918) 637-5613 |
