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How Construction Grading Can Positively Affect Water Drainage

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Construction grading demands intensive knowledge and always thinking 10 steps ahead. It requires the driver to have a plan concerning water drainage. When a storm comes, the water must be guided toward the drains and away from the buildings. This guidance begins with construction grading! Allow us to explain how construction grading can positively affect water drainage:

What is lawn grading?

On a landscape or garden, grading is the process of leveling a surface or creating a modest slope to allow for drainage. For any structure’s drainage issues, proper lawn grading is required. When it rains or there is melting snow on the property, moisture will roll down the hill if the yard isn’t correctly sloped away from the foundation causing moisture buildup.

Water will eventually find the course of least resistance and seep into the gaps and crevices in your outside walls. When this happens, you’ll have to deal with not only a drainage issue outside the structure, but also in the basement or crawl space. This can eventually cause your building’s structural integrity to deteriorate as well as harmful mold growth.

Benefits of Grading for Construction Sites

Grading and site preparation are vital for construction projects not only for the structure being built, but also for nearby residences or other structures.

Water runoff may be directed toward the building rather than safely away due to improper grading. Hydrostatic pressure, which occurs when water accumulates around or beneath the foundation, can cause structural damage.

Assuring Proper Water Drainage

When designing a grading plan, controlling water flow from rain or other sources is a top priority. Buildings, other properties, and the environment must all be evaluated in a responsible manner that complies with all zoning and ethical criteria.

5 Types of Grading to Prevent Water Damage

  1. Grassy Swale
  2. Bog Area
  3. French Drain
  4. Dry Well
  5. Corrugated Plastic Tubes

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