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How To Prevent Foundation Damage During Wet, Rainy Months.

July 30, 2020

To avert foundation damage in Dallas, Fort Worth, drainage systems should be installed.
To prevent foundation damage during rainy months, install a good drainage system. There are several things you can do that will ultimately save you time and money, and protect your foundation from harm. Because May and October are the rainiest months in Texas, you’ll want to be especially watchful during this season.

Avoid Foundation Damage Due To Rain By Installing A Drainage System.

The first thing to do to protect your Dallas, Fort Worth area house foundation is to direct rain water away from your house foundation. Make sure you have seasonal foundation drainage system as soon as you see problems during the rainy months in order to avoid damaging the foundation around your home. It is imperative that you have a good slope on your property to ensure that water is directed away from your house and it’s foundation. If your slope is not correct, you will want to add or subtract soil to make sure that it is at a proper angle.

To find out if your property needs a French drain or a surface drain in order to stop damage, have a foundation repair company evaluate it. It’s important to remember that French drains are primarily used to prevent water seepage, while surface drains are utilized when there are very large amounts of water hurting your foundation. If you see large areas of standing water around your property, you will probably need a surface drainage system installed.

French Drains Help.

Drainage systems like French drains assist Dallas, Fort Worth property owners in directing water away from your foundation. They are commonly used for this purpose and are very helpful to property owners.

Use Gutters, Too.

Another way to help minimize moisture around your property and prevent damage is to utilize gutters during the rainy season. They are a very simple means of directing water away from your foundation and will pay for themselves over the years. What’s more, gutters protect your landscaping by not allowing the soil around your foliage to wash away. To avoid destruction, it’s important to remember to clean your gutters periodically to ensure that they work effectively when it rains. If they are clogged with debris, they cannot do their job. One simple way to keep them free of leaves and other things that can cause blockage is to install metal screens inside of them. This will prevent the need to continually clean them.

Avoid Ponding Water.

It’s critical that rain water not be allowed to pond on your property because it can seep beneath your foundation and and damage it. If you have a pier and beam home, the crawlspace under your house can become damp and cause mold and mildew, as well as severely damage your wooden beams and joists. In the end, replacing these wooden members in the months that it rains will be far more expensive than simply taking precautions to prevent foundation damage in particular seasons. And don’t forget that the moisture can attract rodents and inspects which will further damage your property.

If you have already noticed foundation problems, schedule a free foundation drainage system estimate in the Dallas, Fort Worth area online today, or just call the experts who can solve your drainage system problems.

Updated 7/30/2020

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