Blog entries tagged preventative measures http://www.soilandstructure.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:25:10 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.soilandstructure.com/blog/snow-melt-what-can-you-do-to-prevent-surface-water-infiltration <p>Snow Melt<br /><br/>What can you do to prevent surface water infiltration from snow melt?<br /><br/>&#160;<br /><br/>There are several preventative measures that you can take both before and after a snow event.<br /><br/>&#160;<br /><br/>Before it snows:<br /><br/>&#160;<br /><br/>1. Before it snows, be sure that the ground surface around the perimeter of your foundation wall has a positive grade (i.e., sloped away from the wall).<br /><br/>2. Check your gutters and keep them clear.&#160; We highly recommend installRead More... Soil & Structure Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:08:31 +0100 What can you do to prevent surface water infiltrat Snow Melt snow infiltration preventative measures erosion drainage buried downspout extensions