Downspouts Discharging at Foundation
Downspouts Discharging at Foundation is a site defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Concentrated discharge saturates foundation soils and is a leading, easily-fixed driver of basement moisture.
Downspouts Discharging at Foundation is a site defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Concentrated discharge saturates foundation soils and is a leading, easily-fixed driver of basement moisture.
What causes downspouts discharging at foundation?
Downspouts that release water at the foundation concentrate roof runoff exactly where it does the most harm.
What we check
We confirm downspout extensions carry water several feet from the foundation.
Why it matters
Concentrated discharge saturates foundation soils and is a leading, easily-fixed driver of basement moisture.
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What it looks like.
Photos are representative of downspouts discharging at foundation conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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