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A system-level approach to weatherproofing ensures code-compliant, resilient, and energy-efficient buildings. Jon Conway of ...
Dear James: Our old house had gutter drainage problems that flooded our landscaping. While we are planning our new house, what are some design tips to avoid similar problems? — Cory T. Dear Cory ...
Every home must have some sort of water drainage system to prevent water pressure from building up against the foundation and causing damage or water leaks into the basement or crawlspace.
The best two drainage pipe materials to have your builder use are standard schedule 40 PVC pipe or SDR 35 pipe. Schedule 40 pipe is the type of drainage pipe that is used inside of homes.
The frequency of the design event - such as a 50- or 100-year storm. The capacity of the drainage system beyond the site boundary. The use of the site, such as: Natural surface ratio; Density of ...
Designing and building drainage systems, be it for foul water or surface run-off, is a complex task. The design engineers responsible have to take several factors into consideration, such as location ...