Anyone who has ever owned a property will understand that there is basically on ongoing battle against moisture related problems. These problems can be especially severe in period homes, where there is damaged or inadequate drainage.
In homes that are older, one of the challenges is choosing drainage systems that do not undermine the period aesthetic of the property. However, there are solutions here, for instance you may opt for quality cast iron drainage, which is functional and can be in keeping with older home’s facades.
But why is there a need to invest in quality drainage and to repair and maintain drainage intermittently?
Water can cause untold levels of damage to a home’s foundation. After a period of heavy rain these problems can become obvious, however many moisture related problems are more insidious than this and will only manifest after a certain time. For example, water that is not guided off a roof and down a downspout into a drain can be soaked into the surrounding soil which can over time push against a building’s foundation causing structural problems.
There are also other problems that can result from poor drainage. For instance, in homes that are damp, there can be a greater susceptibility to mould etc, which can be unhygienic as well as being very unsightly.
