In this case, drainage systems come to the rescue.
A drainage system consists of a series of branched pipes that are interconnected and have many holes for water runoff. A special well is installed to collect the liquid. Water from it is used for watering lawns or is poured into a drainage ditch. Such systems are used not only to protect the foundation but also for garden plots.
The protection system includes a drainage pipe 63-200 mm in diameter, whose shell is made of geotextile (a material against clogging), then a layer of crushed stone. It would also be advisable to treat it with geotextile, otherwise in a couple of years moisture will begin to penetrate the foundation, and the house will be subject to destruction. To backfill the pipe, cheap soil is enough, and drainage wells must be installed at the corners.
If everything is done correctly, a house built using this technology will last a very long time. The need for a drainage system is determined by the number of plants growing on the property. They absorb and retain moisture well. If plants do not take root due to the high water content in the soil, then this system is used. There are several types:
• backfill – using gravel, brick, or rubble;
• open – drainage pits;
• closed – using pipes.
Drainage pipes also come in several types:
- ceramic or earthenware;
- cement;
- plastic (polyethylene or polypropylene).
To prevent the pipe from clogging with soil particles, filtering elements are installed. The water collected by the pipes is gathered in a special tank, from where it is pumped out into the sewer or simply into a ditch.
If you want to create an artificial pond on your property, you should take care of methods for removing groundwater. A large accumulation of it causes destruction of the house and nearby buildings, and also causes the roots of trees and shrubs to rot. So, a drainage system is simply necessary for a comfortable life in your home.
Information provided by the website Europlast-LTD.ru