Rain Drains and Site Drainage

“Rain Drains and Site Drainage: Protecting Your Home’s Foundation”

Installing a proper rainwater drainage system is crucial for safeguarding your home’s foundation and basements. Let’s explore why:

1. Foundation Integrity: Without adequate drainage, water can pool around the foundation, leading to soil expansion, erosion, and foundation issues.
2. Effective Drainage: A well-functioning drainage system ensures water flows freely and prevents accumulation near your house. Standing water poses risks—it can seep into your home, causing internal damage, and even create cracks in your foundation, necessitating costly repairs.
3. Moisture and Mold: Excessive moisture fosters mold and fungus growth. Inefficient drainage allows mold and mildew to thrive. Some molds are hazardous to health and can remain undetected for months. Damp environments also encourage fungi, such as lawn fungus, which can harm your health.
4. Preventing Issues: A proper drainage system eliminates breeding grounds for unwanted guests around your yard and home.

Remember, investing in effective drainage pays off by preserving your property’s structural integrity and maintaining a healthy living environment.

Utility Lines

Across the state of Oregon, there are numerous guidelines covering proper installation of utility line trenches, ensuring these are dug to the proper depth, appropriate conduit is laid, then inspected is all part of proper site preparation.