Simple Drainage Solutions for Your Home

Drainage problems may be seasonal or develop over time.  Surface runoff is one of the most common drainage problems. The effects of water damage due to drainage issues can be devastating, but in most cases they are preventable. You can follow some basic steps to prevent the most common types of water damage.

Water damage from drainage problem

Potential Effects of Water Damage:

·      Toxic Mold

·      Ponding/Wet Lawn

·      Foundation Issues

·      Damp Walls or Basements

·       Settling Patios/Walks, etc.

·       Mosquito Breeding Ground

Creating a path of least resistance to control or move water away from its undesired location helps alleviate surface runoff.  Usually an improperly pitched property provides a direct path for water to move towards a home. Simply adjusting the landscape grading improves drainage and redirects water away from a home and off the property. Installing a French Drain also adds to the benefits of property grading.

Creating an effective swale is another way to prevent drainage problems. By directing water off the property, you can prevent pooling (breeding ground for mosquitos) and help make your yard more enjoyable.

Minimize impervious surfaces on your property. In nature, most precipitation soaks into the ground where it falls. Plants absorb much of this through their roots. However, surfaces that are impervious don't absorb water, and that water becomes runoff. Reducing the amount of impervious surface on your property decreases the amount of potential runoff.

Creating an effective drainage solution

Preventing water damage is easy; most homes do not need extensive waterproofing or foundation repairs. The systems used by Integrity Drainage Solutions simply help move water away from your home or area of concern using a precise and technical approach. Integrity Drainage Solutions, is the Greater Milwaukee area’s leading grading company, providing practical solutions to common drainage problems.