Patio Slabs, Porch Slabs, Walkways, and Driveways Slope Away from House Description Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
Image Right – The drain slopes away from the foundation and terminates at the proper distance Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Drain pipe has been cut and foundation penetration has not been properly sealed Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image 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. Publication Date Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:00
Image Right – Driveway is installed to slope water away from the house Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – The final grade does not slope away from the house Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Comprehensive water management features include a capillary break (≥ 6-mil polyethylene sheeting) at all crawlspace floors Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
