Decatur residents don’t spend time thinking about their home’s drainage system. That’s the experts’ job. Homeowners assume all is well until it isn’t. Understanding the drainage system can prevent problems such as mold growth, flooding, and water damage, and save you an abundance of money. Continue reading to find out more about your home’s drainage system.

Drainage System Components

Your home’s drainage system consists of a series of pipes that move sewage, rainwater, and liquids from your home to a disposal unit. It consists of several components that work together to transport liquids away from your home. Your drainage system keeps your home healthy, safe, and sanitary.

• Drainage Pipes: Drainage pipes are the main component of any draining system. They catch water as it drains from faucets and expel it into the proper drainage area.
• Gutters and Downspouts: Gutters and downspouts drain rainwater from the home, preventing foundation and structural damage.
• Sump pumps: Sump pumps prevent groundwater from rising into your home. Homeowners generally install sump pumps in their crawlspaces.
• Septic tank: A septic tank is part of a home’s sewage disposal system. It is necessary to drain raw sewage from a home to a sewer in areas without access to a municipal septic disposal system.
• Drain Traps: Drain traps separate drainage systems from the components they connect to, preventing horrible smells from the toilet, sink, or basin from entering your home.

How to Prevent Drainage System Problems

Regular maintenance of each component of your home’s drainage system prevents potential issues from escalating into major problems. Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer. If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.