Common Causes of a Yard Drainage Problem
Here in the Sunshine State, it isn't always sunny! The weather can be beautiful, but it can also get wet. Florida is highly susceptible to heavy spring rains, hurricanes, and tropical storms. Because of such, it is a common issue for Florida homes to have a yard with spots of standing water, a leaky foundation, or a wet crawl space. These are all indicators of a yard drainage problem... but what exactly causes these yard drainage issues? It's usually a result by one of the following conditions:
- Gutter or Downspout Problems. Gutters are designed to capture water from the roof and direct it to the ground via downspouts, but if the downspouts are too short then they are just dumping rainwater directly onto the home's foundation. Downspouts need to extend long enough to carry the water a safe distance away from the home.
- Excess Groundwater. The heavy spring rains, hurricanes, and tropical storms all can cause the groundwater under the home's foundation to rise. The hydrostatic pressure increases when the water table rises, and this can force water through cracks in the home's foundation.
- Poor Grading. We all know the number one rule about water is that it goes downhill. If a yard is flat or the slope isn't steep enough, water will flow towards a home. Thus, contributing to pools of water and added pressure against the foundation.
No matter what the cause of your drainage issue is, we likely have a solution for you at Sunshine Foundation Repair! We offer complete foundation waterproofing solutions from interior drainage systems, exterior drainage systems, gutter downspout extensions, and much more! We have patented, award-winning products, and a team of trained and certified waterproofing specialists that are here to help you protect your home and its foundation.
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