The rainiest season of the year doesn’t only lead to bright green grasses and blooming spring flowers. Unfortunately, it can also seriously damage many of your home’s most important features. During times of such heavy precipitation, your property’s foundation and driveway are especially vulnerable to flooding.
Why Do Driveways Flood?
There are several factors to consider that lead to driveway flooding. The yard may slope toward the driveway, for instance. In this case, all runoff from precipitation will flow toward the driveway and form a pool. Alternatively, the composition of the soil may not allow for sufficient absorption. If it is primarily composed of rock or clay, the water will rise instead of soaking in.
What Damage is Caused By Driveway Flooding
The troubles associated with driveway flooding do not end with a simple case of gathering puddles. If the driveway slopes toward the structure, the water will eventually move into the basement, garage, and interior of the home. Over time, this will lead to hydrostatic pressure, which results from an over-saturation of water in soil. It is capable of causing significant damage, such as the cracking and shifting of a structural foundation, which will require immediate attention.
Not only does a flooded driveway harm the visual aesthetics of your property, it also threatens the stability of the home itself. For these reasons, property value is likely to decrease. Fortunately, the dilemma of driveway flooding can be remedied and the risk of harm to the home prevented.
Solve Flooding with the Hydraway Drainage System
The Hydraway Drainage System is the fastest mechanism in the industry. With an 80 percent inflow rate, its capabilities far exceed traditional drain-tile and French drain systems. Unlike those options, the Hydraway is not manufactured using plastic or metal pipes. Instead, it is made from a unique and durable geotextile material that renders it guaranteed not to clog. This is also a permanent system that is built to work efficiently for decades.
The premise of the Hydraway Drainage System is based on three components. The HydraPanel collects water that nears the foundation of a home. At that point, the Hydraway redirects the water to the sump pump. This creates enough pressure to send the water away from the structure via its discharge lines.
This series of steps effectively transports excess water away from the home, facilitating the avoidance of hydrostatic pressure. Not only does it ensure that buildings are structurally sound, it also minimizes the potential of serious damage to driveways by removing water that is susceptible to cyclic freezing and thawing.
Intech Anchoring Systems Can Help
For more information regarding the Hydraway Drainage System, as well as other means of minimizing damage caused by heavy precipitation, contact Intech Anchoring Systems today. Our team of experts is available to provide a free consultation. With decades of experiences, our professionals are eager to discuss other services as well, such as foundation and crawl space repair, waterproofing solutions, and helical wall anchors and supports. Options are available for both residential and commercial property needs.