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Check your community codes and
bylaws before modifying your yard's drainage patterns. Most codes
prohibit routing water toward a neighbor's property. Many, however, do
allow you to drain runoff into the street or a storm sewer, but never
into a sanitary sewer.
Most of the ills that afflict a
foundation are caused by poor drainage. Water pooling against a wall
soon seeps beneath the surface and can crack or bow walls, cause erosion
and settling, and push its way into a basement or crawl space.
The best time to evaluate how well
your home's foundation drainage systems are working is during a heavy
rainstorm. Is water collecting on patios, walks, steps, and drives
instead of running freely away from the house? Is water
accumulating in cracks where these surfaces abut the foundation?
Are downspouts working properly? Does the grade of earth at the
foundation fall away from it? Is water coursing down a steep slope
toward your home? Provided here are some suggestions how to deal
with these typical problems. It is suggested that you consult a
qualified Landscaper.
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