Residential Home Drainage

Abstract

Drainage pollution and water leakage problem is commonly associated with every residential structure. Construction of residential drainage system and use of waterproofing techniques to protect them has now become a global issue. Countries with high average rainfall and the states that are constantly being flooded, the people of such areas require proper drainage system for their residential structures. The purpose of this report is to analyze the typical problems caused by excess water to the residential structures. The methodology used is the collection of data related to the drainage systems, solutions to the problems, procedures involved in the process and the related products available in market. The comparative analysis of different waterproofing systems is provided and recommendations are given.

Letter of transmittal

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Dear [Name]:

As agreed in contract, we are submitting the attached report entitled The Residential Home Drainage.

This report examines the problems and pollutions caused by excess surface and ground water. Application of waterproofing techniques along-with proper residential drainage, and the implications of these methods, will be discussed. Also discussed are the waterproofing products available in the market, procedures involved in waterproofing, comparative analysis and global importance of the issue.

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Table of Contents

Abstract

Letter of transmittal

Letter of Acknowledgementii

Table of Contentsiii

Table of Figuresiv

Introduction1

What is a drainage system?2

Historical background2

Problems and solutions3

Lot drainage system3

Drainage swales3

Waterproofing system for foundation4

Basement water management system4

The weeping tile5

Downspouts6

Waterproofing6

Sump pumps6

Gutter water management7

Waterproofing systems7

Below-grade waterproofing7

Above-grade waterproofing8

Roof waterproofing systems8

Liquid membranes8

Sheet membranes9

Cementitious waterproofing9

Bentonite waterproofing10

Injection waterproofing11

Epoxy crack injection11

Polyurethane injection11

Damp-proofing systems11

Waterproofing procedures12

Surface preparation12

Waterproofing and curing time13

Protection of in-place waterproofing13

Safety of waterproofing13

Waterproofing or damp-proofing?14

Global importance of waterproofing15

Conclusion and recommendations15

References17

Bibliography21

Appendicesi

Appendix Ai

Appendix Bii

Appendix Civ

Appendix Dv

Table of Figures

Figure i: Illustration of minimum grading required for a lot………………………28

Figure ii: Typical swale working ……………………………………………………28

Figure iii: Installation of sump pump and discharge……………………………...28

Figure iv: A concrete basement construction…………………………………..…29

Figure v: Typical gutter water management system……………………………..29

The Residential home drainage

Introduction

Rainwater, in most of the cases, is the most pure available source of water, something which gives rainwater preference over other available sources of water but more importantly, residential drainage pollution is also caused by rainwater. In Canada, the average amount of rainfall across the country is 20? (see Appendix A), and the amount of land that is affected by excess water capable of damaging homes and properties is around 20%. Some of the most common environmental and moisture problems that are faced by a modern day house constructors, by the weather and or climate and their suggested solutions shall be addressed by this report.

According to membership's poll on Building Pathology of CIB Commission W86, among the problems of building pathology, water related problems are the most predominant. A leaky foundation present in a residential building can ruin the furniture, appliances and pose a threat to the structure. In a commercial organization, it can disrupt work processes ...