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August 12, 2017 18:08

The drainage system in the area - what does it do

Species drainage systems

main reason for which it is necessary to drain the device - the excess moisture, which not only leads to waterlogging lawns, but also the gradual destruction of the foundation of the house.And if the building has a basement or cellar, the constant leakage of groundwater or rainwater invariably lead to their flooding.

Especially it should be done, if they are below the level of the groundwater flow.If you notice that the humidity in these areas increased and the walls began to form mold - this is the first sign that the urgent need to address the device drainage system.

Varieties of drainage systems

classified this type of facilities by type of location:

  • surface (is open channels combined into a single network, in which drain rain and meltwater)
  • Internal (designed system of underground channels are merged into a single system)

surface, in turn, is divided into:

  • Point (located locally under livnevki from roofs, street faucets).It is a street inlets connected to the general drainage system.
  • Line (collects and removes moisture drained from the ground surface).It consists of recessed grooves with peskoulavlivatelyami with existing lattice covers.

Varieties of drainage systems

What type of drainage will come to your home will depend on soil type, intensity and location of groundwater and geological features of the area.

drainage features a private house foundation

To the drainage system was the most functional and fully fulfilled its function, you must thoroughly understand the features styling that is:

  • MULTIDECK;
  • Reservoir;
  • Ring.

trim drainage

Designed to protect the foundation of the house, the ground floor or basement from flooding and the appearance of dampness.This drains are placed in the ditches along the walls built along the perimeter to a depth below the foundation level.Particularly relevant in this type of drainage of clay soils.

Perimeter drainage

Formation drainage

It is situated under the building and is used for the disposal of water from a large area and prevents them from flooding and the formation of moisture.Designing such a system is carried out by experts as a standalone unit or in combination with other types of systems.

The reservoir drainage

Ring drainage

The best option if private property is built on sandy soil aquifer.Drainage ditches are located in this half rings, taking into account the direction of groundwater flow.The depth of the drainage must be an order of magnitude below the level of the floor in the basement.

Ring drainage

installation features a drainage system with their own hands

drainage system design should be started simultaneously with the start of construction.And what if the building is already built?In this case, following a certain sequence of work and observing simple rules, own the drainage area does not take much:

  • drainage device is placed at a depth greater than the lower level of the building and sufficient to avoid freezing pipes in the winter;
  • Mount drainage pipes under the bias that provides water flow without congestion even at high intensity and dimension;
  • Select in advance the place where will be the total flow of moisture, it can be just a street or ditch nearby pond.

Features installation of a drainage system with their own hands

In any case, it is best to consult with an experienced engineer who will help you to make system design and choose the best option.

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