By failing to maintain the drainage of rain water, your home is at serious risk of cracks, leaks, mold, and structural damage.

THE FACTS

• During a typical rainstorm, a 1,000 square foot roof (40’x25’) can collect more than 600 gallons of runoff for every 1” of rain that falls.
• A heavy rainfall contributes thousands of gallons of water which dumps from the downspouts of your home.
• Downspouts and Yard Drainage are commonly ignored by builders, homeowners, and other waterproofing contractors.
• Damage from poor drainage occurs gradually over time and may go unnoticed or dismissed as ‘No big deal.’
• Keeping the storm water off of your home’s foundation is key to protecting your home from more serious damage.
• The professionals at AquaProof can help!

THE PROBLEM

• As the downspouts dump the excessive water at your foundation, the water erodes the soil and surroundings.
• This will slowly, but significantly, deteriorate the concrete or block foundation of your home and likely damage or clog the existing waterproofing system.
• This corrosion will create cracks in the foundation which will allow water and moisture to enter your home.
• The massive amounts of water can also fill window wells and flood your basement.
• Splash blocks only spread water around the foundation and saturate the ground, allowing the standing water to breakdown the foundation.
• Over time, the footing of your foundation will be undermined, allowing more water and continuous cracking of your foundations, your walls, your footing, and your floors.
• Due to the instability of the foundation, cracks will appear inside the home above windows and doorways, eventually making doors and windows difficult to open and shut.
• If the drainage is not corrected, it will result in structural damage so severe that underpinning (jacking-up) your foundation is necessary to save your home.

THE AQUAPROOF SOLUTION

• First and foremost, move the water away from the home.
• One of our experienced consultants will provide you with a customized drainage system at a competitive price.
• Our Experienced Crew will cut a trench from the downspouts to the discharge point.
• Place 4” schedule 35 PVC pipe at a proper pitch toward the discharge point.
• Discharge water away from home as situation requires.
• Provide a finished grade – complete with extra topsoil (as needed), grass seed, and straw for a stronger foundation.

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