Don't Let Water Wreak Havoc on Your Foundation
No matter what type of foundation you have, one of the main potential causes of foundation problems is water.
If you have a slab foundation, erosion can weaken the support that your home is getting from the soil below. And that is to say nothing of the damage that the significant shrink-swell cycles can have on foundations, either through settling or upheaval, if the home is built on active clay soils.
For basements foundations, hydrostatic pressure can cause the basement walls to crack and bow, leading to water infiltration and structural issues.
If you have a pier and beam foundation, that means you have a crawl space. And if water gets into your crawl space, you are susceptible to everything from wood rot weakening your beams or floor joists to mold and mildew problems.
Regardless of what type of foundation you have, it is imperative to make sure water is draining away from your foundation. If you notice that water isn’t draining properly, one of the best ways to combat this is with French drain installation.
French drains both effective and relatively low impact, making them a go-to exterior waterproofing solution.
Reasons to Have a French Drain Installed
1. It is an Effective Water Management Strategy
2. French Drain Installation is Relatively Low Impact
If you are having any exterior waterproofing work done, it is going to have an impact on your landscaping or hardscaping. French drains, however, often require only fairly narrow trenching, preventing massive excavation and having minimal impact on your landscaping.
3. French Drains are Versatile
Because French drains aren’t terribly complex at their core, they can be designed to adapt to most exterior waterproofing needs. They can work in both residential neighborhoods and open fields. It is just a manner of planning and executing the installation correctly.
4. Prevent the Problems that Come with Standing Water
Standing water near your home’s foundation can be a sign of trouble. Foundation issues, however, aren’t the only problems that standing water can bring. Some are obvious, like the unsightly muddy patches on the lawn. Standing water also can easily become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
5. Prevent Erosion Through Proper Drainage
Excess water in one area of your yard can spur erosion issues. By redistributing the water through a French Drain, your yard will have better drainage and a lesser chance of encountering significant erosion.
6. French Drain Installation Saves Money in the Long Run
If water isn’t properly draining away from your foundation, there is a good chance it is going to cause you problems in the long run. These repairs can be expensive and invasive and even after them, if you don’t improve the drainage, you will still have pooling water. Getting your drainage issues fixed as soon as you notice them will end up saving you money in the long run.
Searching for a French Drain Installation Expert Near You in Oklahoma City, Ada or the Surrounding Areas? Contact Us Today
At Pierman, we know how to create an effective exterior drainage system. Our service area covers much of Oklahoma, from Oklahoma City to Muskogee, Ada to Ardmore. If you are looking to have a French drain installed in our service area, give us a call or contact us today.
