Three Common Drainage System Types in North Texas
Drainage systems are a critical part of ensuring the structural integrity of your home. If left unchecked, water can seep into your home’s foundation, breaking pipes and even introducing mold and pests into your home. By directing rainwater away from your home, drainage systems also help prevent soil erosion and protect your home’s foundation.
Rain gutters are the most commonly used type of drainage system in North Texas. However, there are others you can use instead or in addition to gutters.
Surface Drains
As their name implies, surface drains collect water pooling on the surface of your property, and are best at quickly moving it away from your home. They are typically installed on sloped surfaces to catch water runoff and drain it away before it can pool and cause damage. A metal or plastic grate on the top lets water through while blocking most debris, and a PVC pipe enables you to route this collected water away from your property.
Channel Drains
Frequently used in places where flooding is a concern, channel drains (or trench drains) consist of a channel or strip installed along a home’s driveway or on the landscape’s perimeter. Once in place, channel drains collect water where it is prone to accumulate, such as driveways and other flat, concrete surfaces. If left unchecked, this water can eventually seep down into the foundation of the home.
French Drain
A French drain consists of a trench, perforated piping, and gravel. As the soil becomes saturated with water, it can heave and exert pressure on the foundation. Water flows through the gravel down into the piping, which then transports it to another area of the property via gravity. This drainage system reduces soil erosion protecting your homes foundation.
Call Align Foundation for a Free Estimate
Water and moisture damage can wreak havoc on your home and its foundation. At Align Foundation Repair, we take pride in offering the highest quality products and unsurpassed workmanship when it comes to foundation restoration and drainage system repair. If your home has suffered moisture and water damage, call us today for a free estimate!
