Published April 24, 2023
Understanding Types of Drainage.
We are all aware we had a crazy wild and wet winter and spring. So MUCH RAIN.
As of April 12, 2023, the Bay Area has had 60.62” of rain fall. This is 144% of historical average, and puts the state in the 84th percentile.
Many areas of Northern California had more than half their annual average rainfall in just 16 days. The state averaged 8.61 inches of rain from December 26 to January 10th. California snowpack is the largest on record in more than two decades.
Seeing that CA has been in fluctuating levels of draught for 100s of years now, it is safe to say that water damage hasn’t been at the forefront of many homeowners to do lists. Because they had not been important without any water in sight, gutters and drainage systems had fallen into disrepair. As a result when we got hit with all this heavy rain, people quickly found they had flooded basements, roof leaks, standing water and broken pipes and gutters galore. So many of us just had no way of even seeing the problem had existed until the sky dumped and it became impossible to ignore
We want to highlight the importance of drainage on and around your home and properties, so folks can get the jump on repairs this summer before the next wet season hits, and people are frantically pumping water out of their problem areas.
There are a few types of residential drainage systems you might consider.
Surface drainage would apply if you have large flat areas you want to direct water away from. Essentially, ditches would be dug in areas that act as canals to redirect run off water.
Subsurface drainage systems are known as French Drains, these are usually installed under the top soil or covered with gravel. Large underground pipes divert excess rain away from waterlogged soil in yards or around the building foundation, preventing soil erosion. Down spout and gutter systems divert water from your roof to the ground and ideally towards a municipal storm drain.
Accumulating water can cause foundation damage, it can cause mold in your home that could make you sick, it can get in your basement or garage and mess up your stuff, it can drown your plants and ruin your garden. Being proactive with installing good drainage can save homeowners a lot of grief.
The Monday Team would like to highlight a local vendor, who can build you a dope French drain to keep your property from experiencing and water damage this winter.
Latham Irrigation is a family owned and operated small business, serving residents in the East Bay for over 20 years. With 5 stars on YELP, you can expect the highest quality of service. Still operating old school, you can call Trevor Latham the irrigation guy at 510-830-6466 to schedule a consultation and get a quote today.
