Storm water runoff can cause all
sorts of damage to your business, from a weakened foundation to soil erosion.
Easily avoid these disasters by implementing proper storm water management.
Replace Permeable Paving
Among the important precautions
for your commercial property is replacement of any permeable pavement around
your walkways and parking lot. By so doing, you minimize the amount of standing
water that collects after a heavy rainstorm. Not only does this aid the
integrity of your paved surfaces, but it prevents pooling that tends to attract
mosquitoes.
A host of options exist in the
way of impermeable pavement, including asphalt, concrete, traditional stone,
brick and concrete pavers.
Hire a Civil Engineer
If you don’t have the time or any
ideas on how to enhance your property’s storm water infrastructure, hire
someone who does. Civil engineering companies provide in-depth plans and ideas
that ensure proper drainage, no matter how hard it rains on a particular day.
In addition, civil engineers can
incorporate water-control structures around your property, including pump stations,
wastewater and storm water systems, detention and retention basins, as well as
other methodologies. Thanks to such structures, localized and regional flooding
does not become problematic.
The effects of water damage can
cost your business in the thousands of dollars. Thankfully, by taking proper
preventative measures and staying proactive through the services of a civil
engineer, you can minimize damage and maximize drainage throughout the life of
your development.
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