Proper drainage control can prevent water damage in residential and commercial buildings. Drainage systems can be prefabricated or built on site, depending on terrain and budget. French drains redirect groundwater, trench drains clear surface water, and sump wells are used for below-ground properties.
Proper drainage control can help prevent the worrying effects of water damage. Both residential and commercial buildings are often equipped with some type of drainage system. The choice usually boils down to whether the drain will be prefabricated or built on site. This will depend on the type of terrain and how big the budget is. Some of the more common types of drainage control systems include french drains, trench drains, and sump wells.
French drains are usually good for properties that are on level ground and have problems with groundwater flooding the area, such as when it rains. This type of drainage is constructed to redirect incoming water away from the building foundation and surrounding landscape. Much of this takes place underground, and this type of drainage control consists of numerous gravel-filled holes and a network of pipes. French drains typically send water downstream so structures and soil don’t get soaked, but homeowners should make sure that water from their yard doesn’t drain into a nearby area. Landlords are often held liable for water damage to properties that are downstream from their structure, which is why they should make sure the pipes are directing the water somewhere so it doesn’t cause damage.
Trench drains are often confused with French drains, but these two types of drainage control solutions differ. Rather than redirecting groundwater, it is intended to clear surface water. A drain typically resembles a trough, as it is long and narrow, and can be built into the ground, in which case it is usually made of concrete. Some people prefer to purchase precast concrete drains, which they then have to haul to the property to be drained. A fairly new trend involves using linear systems, often made of lighter weight materials such as fiberglass or plastic, and compressed into place with poured concrete.
A sump pump sump may be required for properties that are below ground level. In such cases, the water may not flow naturally into the street, even with the help of French drains or trenches. A sump pump well uses a large catch basin, a discharge pipe, and at least one sump pump. This drainage control system can ensure that the water ends up flowing into the ground, where it can be absorbed, or into the road and sewer drains.
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