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Plan the landscaping around your home or business with more permeable surfaces that allow water to soak into the ground. Try to limit concrete and asphalt, as they contribute to increased levels of stormwater runoff. Help prevent soil erosion by preserving existing trees and planting new trees and shrubs. #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

Plan the landscaping around your home or business with more permeable surfaces that allow water to soak into the ground. Try to limit concrete and asphalt, as they contribute to increased levels of stormwater runoff. Help prevent soil erosion by preserving existing trees and planting new trees and shrubs. #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

Plan the landscaping around your home or business with more permeable surfaces that allow water to soak into the ground. Try to limit concrete and asphalt, as they contribute to increased levels of stormwater runoff. Help prevent soil erosion by preserving existing trees and planting new trees and shrubs. #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

Plan the landscaping around your home or business with more permeable surfaces that allow water to soak into the ground. Try to limit concrete and asphalt, as they contribute to increased levels of stormwater runoff. Help prevent soil erosion by preserving existing trees and planting new trees and shrubs. #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

🌧️ Springtime brings lots of much needed rain showers, but now, ensuring your landscape has proper drainage is crucial for both your garden's health and your home's structural integrity. 💧 Without adequate drainage, water can accumulate, threatening to destabilize structures and transform your beautiful yard into a soggy mess. Consider installing a French drain to manage surface and groundwater effectively! 🛠️ For properties with clay soil, improving surface drainage is necessary. Often, construction grades can misdirect water, creating persistent muddy zones. A combination of shallow ditches, land smoothing, and grading can direct water properly, avoiding these issues. 🏡 Dense soils, flat lands, or high water tables make a well-designed drainage system essential. This system not only nurtures healthier plants and reduces erosion but also safeguards your home's foundation from potential damage. 🌱 Struggling with drainage issues? Don't let waterlog put a damper on your landscape. Contact Simpson Landscape today for expert solutions tailored to your needs! ☎ 972-578-1985 #LandscapeDesign #HomeMaintenance #DrainageSolutions #GardenCare #TexasWeather

Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their eavestroughs and downspouts. It’s usually when something goes wrong that our thoughts turn to our home’s exteriors. Unfortunately, by then the damage is done. Good thing we're not most people - we do spend our time thinking about eavestroughs! Crucial to the roof structure of all buildings, eavestroughs: Maintain water flow. Protect your foundation Protect your walls & siding Help with drainage thereby protecting driveways and sidewalks. Reduce erosion to expensive landscaping. https://lnkd.in/gPBKGC2a #yegeavestrough #eavestrough #gutters #splashdownexteriors

Let’s talk about gutter linings… A badly fitted gutter lining can cause a number of problems, including: 💧Leaks: Water can seep through a failed gutter lining and flow into the space below, where it can travel along the gutter and create a leak elsewhere. This can make it difficult to determine the source of the problem. 💧Water damage: Water damage can occur inside your home, where walls meet the roof. 🧱 Stained brickwork: Water can stain the brickwork or render of your house. 🌿 Ruined lawns: Rainwater can cut through your garden, damaging vegetation and lawns. 🏡 Structural damage: Water can pound the foundation line and threaten the structural integrity of your home. Call in the experts at Blue Sky Guttering for the best in gutter lining. ☎️ 0800 566 8301 ☎️ #blueskyguttering #gutterlinings #gutterlining #guttermaintenance #gutterexperts #GutterSolutions #BlueSkyGutteringLtd #Guttering #GutterCleaning #RainGutters #GutterInstallation #GutterMaintenance #HomeMaintenance #CommercialProperty #PropertyManagement #BuildingMaintenance #FacilityManagement #GutterRepairs #Commercialguttering #Externalcleaning #siphonicssystems #drainage #commercialdrainage  #drainrodding #DrainageSolutions #DrainageSystems #DrainageManagement #WaterManagement #CivilEngineering #StormwaterManagement #EnvironmentalEngineering #DrainageMaintenance #SustainableDrainage #ProjectManagement #FacilitiesManagement

Pay attention to the Structure's: Rooftop Drainage, Landscape Drainage, Landscape Grading, Below Slap Moisture Vapor Barriers, Crawlspace Moisture Control Measures, Soil Types, Etc. #buildplanning #bigdeal #constructionplanning #realworld

🌳 Plan Before You Plant! 🌳 When planting trees near buildings, sidewalks, or power lines, think long-term. Roots can damage concrete, branches can threaten structures, and power lines may require future pruning. Keep these tips in mind: ✔️ Plant large trees 15–20 feet away from buildings. ✔️ Avoid planting near sidewalks and driveways to prevent root damage. ✔️ Choose safe distances from power lines. Smart planting today means fewer problems tomorrow! Need advice? Embark Services is here to help. 🌿 #SmartTreePlanting #HealthyLandscapes #TreeCareTips #HoustonLandscaping

☔ The Importance of Proper Downspouts in Your Condominium ☔ Proper downspouts are essential for maintaining the health and longevity of your condominium. Here are a couple of key reasons why: 1. Preventing Water Damage and Soil Erosion: Effective downspouts direct rainwater away from the building’s foundation, walls, and roof, helping to prevent water damage that can lead to structural issues and costly repairs. They also prevent soil erosion around the foundation and landscaping, which can compromise stability and damage plants and other features. 2. Preserving Infrastructure Longevity: By channeling water away from the building, proper downspouts prevent excessive moisture from seeping into the foundation and walls. This helps avoid the deterioration of building materials, prolonging the lifespan of your condominium’s structure and reducing the need for frequent and expensive maintenance work. #CharterPropertyManagement #YYC #CondoManagement #PropertyMaintenance #WaterDamagePrevention