soil drainage: Grading And Drainage: "Negative Drainage Conditions" - 12/30/11 12:54 AM
Grading is essential to a house and home inspector reports often say something like, "Negative drainage conditions."
What is a "negative drainage condition?" 
ANY GRADING THAT DOES NOT ENCOURAGE WATER AWAY FROM THE HOUSE STRUCTURE.
Here is what I say on EVERY report, whether the grading needs attention or not:
"Grading/drainage:  be sure that any surface water or downspout discharge drains easily and well away from the house – a good rule of thumb for soil grading is a slope of 6” in the first 4’ of run away from the house, and 1” of slope for every 4’ of run … (26 comments)

 
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