Stormwater can severely damage your house. When unchecked, it can affect the structural integrity of your home and attract pests. It can also lead to the subsidence of a house. Soakwells help prevent this by collecting and redirecting stormwater. Here are three reasons why you need a soakwell for your home.

Increase Durability 

Stormwater will reduce the lifespan of your house. When the water stagnates around your property, it will seep into the concrete and wood used in constructing it. It will cause the wood to rot, affecting the structural integrity of the building. Furthermore, waterlogging in the soil around the foundation will cause water to seep into the concrete. It can even result in your basement flooding.

The water-saturated soil will cause your foundation to settle, leading to cracks in the rest of the structure. All this damage will demand expensive repairs when it occurs. It will also affect the longevity of your house. Putting in a high-quality soakwell will enhance the durability of your home.

Prevent Erosion 

Stormwater is responsible for nearly all the soil erosion on your property. When the movement of rainwater is unchecked, it can carry away all the loose soil on your yard. That creates unsightly trenches around your house. It erodes your house stump. If your home has wooden stumps instead of concrete, erosion will expose the stumps to further damage. Termites will build nests and eat into the wood. 

Timber stumps last for up to 50 years in the right environment. When erosion occurs, it may mean restumping every decade. Restumping a house is expensive. A soakwell will ensure that stormwater does not erode the soil around your stumps.

Prevent Flooding 

Installing a soakwell on your property will protect you from flooding in case of heavy rains. Flood water can get into your house and cause extensive damage to your household appliances. It will also damage the house itself. Water seeping into the concrete will weaken it and make your home unsafe. Waterlogged soil can cause the foundation to settle, resulting in cracks on your home. 

Where only one side of the house is waterlogged, settlement may cause irreparable damage. A flooded basement even when drained has a higher likelihood of mould growth. Mould will affect the quality of air in your house. You and the members of your family could develop respiratory problems.

Conclusion 

The installation of the soakwells is expensive. However, the benefits, as shown above, are unmatched.

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