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 Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level Publication Date Sun, 10/01/2006 - 12:00
Final Grade Slopes Away from Foundation Description Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.
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
West Virginia Stormwater Management and Design Guidance Manual Organization(s) West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Publication Date May, 2012 Description Manual showing how to properly use grass swales to manage excess water runoff.
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
Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection Description Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
Gutters and Downspouts Description Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.
Swales, Drains, and Site Grading for Stormwater Control Description Guide describing the use of swales, French drains, and site grading to minimize saturation of foundations and ponding of stormwater runoff on sites.