How to make a drainage in the area?

From site location relative to the height difference, soil composition, ground water level varies a great deal, at least there will be in your area collect and stagnate water during heavy rains or melting snow. But what if the land is situated below the level of the neighboring areas? Because of this operation location I recommend to start with the construction of the drainage system. And if the same soil in the area is quite clay, it will lead to the regular formation of puddles. Even after a small rain water simply have nowhere to go. And if you have plans for this section were quite large - and to build a house and plant a tree.

So, where do you start working on this earth, and how to cope with the problem of stagnation of water in the area?

There are two types of drainage systems - open and closed. Drainage open type - a digging grooves around the perimeter or drainage wells locally in places where water accumulation. Closed drainage - removing water through pipes or filter pads. This is a more expensive way compared to an open system.

By the way, in order to understand whether there is a need for drainage, you can conduct a little experiment. Dig a hole depth of 60 cm. and fill it with water to the surface. If during the day the water is absorbed, then drainage is not needed, the soil moisture copes with output. If after two days the water is not completely gone, you should think about drainage, to avoid unpleasant consequences.

I'll tell you how you can equip an open drainage system. It's not hard. All work can be carried out independently. The result will be the one that you expect. He has already tested by time, so feel free to recommend.

Initially you need to compile the site plan with markings where the groove will be located and where the water will be the discharge point. Then you need to make a site layout. In a place where water has to be carried out emissions, it is necessary to dig a well and fill it with sand bottom about 10 cm.

It is necessary to dig a groove depth of about 70 cm and a width of about 50 cm. The walls must be positioned obliquely at about 30 degrees. All grooves should be connected in one place, where it will be placed drainage well. You can strengthen the ditch cobblestones. For greater efficiency, I sprinkled on the bottom of ditches sand, about 10 cm., And the walls and base paved geotextile top laying gravel size 20-30 mm. the same height of 10 cm. As such, an open drainage system is perfectly cope with their functions. From above, you can close the trench stormwater grates. They will look more attractive than open holes and protect the system from dust.

Importantly do not forget that the presence of water - it is much better than none. Following the advice and erecting proper drainage system, excess moisture can be defeated!

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