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DRAINAGE
BAD DRAINAGE EXAMPLES

Gutter pipe allows water to sit next to foundation.

Splashboard still close to foundation

Water still undermines soil.

Water drains onto pathway

Water drains onto pathway and next to home

Water flows back towards home.



Water causes settling

These are usually clogged or do not go deep into ground




Source of basement leak



Not functional

Needs to be 10 ft away from home

Source of foundation leak and cracking




Splash boards still allow water to sit next to home
DRAINAGE DRYWELLS

Downspout next to home being connect to a dry well.

Drywells are a minimum of 10 ft from home.

Another drywell

Another view

Pipes usually run through the yard area.

Drywells are filled with gravel on the bottom and wrapped with filter fabric

Another drywell 10 ft from home.

In process

Drywell being backfilled with dirt.

Another view

Grass is put back into place after excavation.

Another pipe trench

Another view

Some pipes are angled or go under the sidewalk.

View of the gutter connection

Another gutter connection

Drywell hole

Gutter connection

Pipe angled and then straight to drywell hole.

View of entire connection

Another long view

Drywell hole before filled with fabric and gravel.

Gravel filled at bottom of hole.

Finished product, all excavation backfilled.
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