PROTECT YOUR CUSTOMERS' HOMES FROM
STORMWATER DAMAGE

Spring is here, and that means warmth and precipitation. Whether or not you’re excited by these seasonal changes, excess stormwater can pose a serious problem for your customers’ home. Despite what the term implies, stormwater is not only the result of storms. It is actually the excess remains of any sort of precipitation, including snow melt.

Stormwater runoff becomes problematic when there is insufficient surface area to absorb it. Rooftops and pavement, therefore, are not conducive to absorption and not particularly helpful. Not only is this runoff a nuisance, but it is also a threat to water quality. As stormwater runoff travels through areas such as parking lots and streets, it collects sediment, chemicals, and other harmful debris. Then as it drains into storm sewers or waterways, it transports these pollutants, contaminating water sources and reducing the amount of oxygen available to aquatic flora and fauna.

Water Runoff Causes Potential Damage 

Runoff is also troublesome for houses and other structures. When soil surrounding foundations saturates too rapidly, water seeps through cracks and into basements. If this continues unchecked, foundations often shift and mold and mildew thrive. As a result of improperly protected foundations, property value could decrease while maintenance expenses rise.

The primary causes of excess stormwater runoff are flat lots and a lack of natural vegetation. As water pools in flat areas, it can seep into foundations, creating real structural concerns for your home; further, in areas that lack groundcover, violent flashflood runoff can severely damage the entirety of your customers’ buildings.

We recommend advising your residential drainage customers to minimize non-absorbent surfaces and plant vegetation on their property. It is also helpful to reduce or otherwise alter the slope of the lot and to carefully divert runoff water from the roof.

Prevent Stormwater Damage with Hydraway

Intech Anchoring’s Hydraway system is possibly the best – and most cost-efficient – solution for managing stormwater drainage. It can handle 70% more water than more traditional drainage systems. By greatly relieving hydrostatic pressure, the Hydraway design guarantees a blockage-free experience. It is resistant to mold and fungus, as well.

A retaining wall may also be helpful for mitigating slope-related drainage issues. It can control flowing stormwater by diverting it away from nearby structures and, in turn, properly draining your clients’ yards. The key to a functional retaining wall is to ensure that the back side of it stays dry. Drain pipes are necessary for accomplishing this task and to minimize pressure to the wall itself.

In some cases, stormwater runoff can be collected in a tank or basin and reused. Recycling options include preservation for landscape and garden nourishment during later, drier times of year, soil amendment, and the installation of rain gardens.

Based on the severity of the stormwater issue and the cooperation of the surrounding property, one or both of these options should suffice. A qualified and knowledgeable professional from Intech Anchoring is available to assess your area and recommend an effective strategy. Common courses of action include the installation of the Hydraway system in and around houses and other structures, assistance with retaining walls and drain pipes as needed, foundation and crack repair, and more.

With decades of experience in the industry, the team at Intech Anchoring is an excellent resource for rectifying problematic stormwater drainage.