Blue Water Irrigation Systems | Foundation Watering

FOUNDATION WATERING

DETER SETTLEMENT

A submerged drip irrigation system installed around the perimeter of your home’s foundation can help deter settlement. During dry periods, the soil cracks and separates from the foundation, then rain or water on the plants and soil penetrates the cracks down to the bearing soil level, causing rapid and local expansion. When the soil dries out again, it shrinks, resulting in a cycle of net downward movement or settlement.

PREVENT CRACKS

Houston area engineers agree: the soil must be watered so cracks do not occur. Drip irrigation surrounding your home addresses the cause of foundation settlement, while adding or adjusting foundation piers as done in foundation repair only remedies the damage caused by the immediate settlement problem.

UNIFORM COVERAGE

It is important that the area be uniformly watered around the perimeter of the entire house. Any excess watering of one area over another can cause unequal movement and cracking. A foundation watering system will insure a regular, even flow of water which will help prevent soil cracking that results in uneven settlement.

ROOT BARRIERS

Root barriers can be an effective addition for foundation protection. When under stress from prolonged periods with insufficient rain, roots of trees near the house seek the moist soil under the foundation, depleting the moisture needed to keep the house ‘afloat’. Blue Water can also install these helpful barriers. More additional information:

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

“I've been using them for years, and they always do a nice job. They come out annually to check my foundation watering system. They have done irrigation, too. I'd give them an A+ grade.”

“Blue Water Irrigation Systems was excellent. They did a foundation watering system for me. I was happy with the technicians who came out. I didn't have any issues with scheduling their customer service.”