Method and device for improving drainage away from buildings

Abstract

A method and device for enhancing water percolation around a building or improvement area includes drilling a series of seepage holes beyond the deflector plates with drainage rods installed in the respective holes extending downwardly into the soil. The drainage rods comprise a cluster of integrally joined generally tubular features each formed with a lengthwise extending slot. Migrating ground water intercepts the rods, enters the slots and drains down the rods to enhance water percolation into the soil.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 579,362 filed on May 11, 2006 also filed as PCT / US2004 / 039172 which is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 737,345 filed on Dec. 16, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention concerns drainage around buildings and more particularly from around the foundation of a building. Rainwater percolates down into the ground around the foundation and can enter the basement through cracks in the concrete or block walls. Grading is commonly used to direct surface water away from the building. Drain tiles are usually laid around the foundation footings to prevent water from collecting around the foundation by draining it away through the tiles. [0003] These measures are sometimes ineffective primarily due to particular soil conditions, the topography of the land, the level of the water table, etc. [0004] In co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 1...

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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a system for improving drainage in building foundations. This is achieved by installing special rods made of plastic that are driven into the ground to promote the flow of water. The rods are designed to withstand soil movement caused by seasonal temperature changes and are easy to remove if needed. The system also includes deflector plates placed against the building walls to further enhance drainage. Overall, the system helps to reduce moisture levels in the soil around the building, which can help to prevent damage to the foundation."

Problems solved by technology

While effective, sometimes water in surrounding soil regions migrates into the soil adjacent the foundations beneath the deflector plates at a high enough rate to cause problems.

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