Stream banks are likely to erode if Vegetation has been removed, Bank slopes are steeper than 3:1
, Outside curves are not protected or Runoff increases in the drainage area.
Removal of vegetation should be avoided if at all possible. Bank slopes can be cut back and replanted if severe erosion is occurring. Outside channel curves might [...]
If you have a drainage channel or ditch which is suffering from poor maintenance there are a number of steps you can take to stabilise it.
Man-made drainage ditches with gently sloping bottoms can be stabilised with thick grass seeding and erosion control blankets. Natural drainage channels and creeks or streams cannot be cleared, re-routed, or [...]
Purchased our home about 1 year ago and our main floor drain in the basement near the laundry room has backed up at least four times. In summary we have got basement floor drain problems. The backup generally happens when we are not home, so we are not exactly sure what is causing it.
Water [...]
Both showers do not drain well. We have to use plungers with each shower. Ugh. Approved liquids to clear don’t work. We had it done less than 2 years ago. Sink drains seem fine.
The drain directly outside my house that the kitchen and bathroom go to is blocked, i have thrown bleach and drain unblocker down the drain i have also tried plunging. Last night i tried plunging again and i pulled out what looked liked linen and lots of tissue. Could my toilet pipe be linked to [...]