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Comprehensive water management features include a capillary break (≥ 6-mil polyethylene sheeting) at all crawlspace floors
Dune erosion caused by the combination of a hurricane and a nor’easter in Ocean City, New Jersey
Good water management practices like sloping grade away from house, and installing gutters, perimeter drain pipe, a capillary break, and free-draining soils or drainage mat protect the foundation from water saturation.
Installation of an erosion control blanket to minimize soil loss on sloped ground that has no established vegetation
Planting deep-rooted native grasses and shrubs on the banks of shorelines can help reduce the effects of erosion on sandy slopes
Retaining walls can prevent erosion and landslides and maintain access to critical infrastructure
Right – The drain slopes away from the foundation and terminates at the proper distance
Soil types include sand, silt, and clay- the more sand, the more quickly the soil drains.
This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.
Wrong – Drain pipe has been cut and foundation penetration has not been properly sealed