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Creating the Perfect Water Split: How We're Engineering Drainage Solutions in Pickerington
Double B Excavations & Grade LLC
Taking Special Care for Water Flow
water flow is everything on these driveway projects
When it comes to managing water on your property, sometimes the smartest move is to work with nature instead of against it.
That's exactly what we're doing on our Pickerington project, where day one of installation is already showing some exciting progress.
Instead of forcing water to go where it doesn't want to, we're creating paths that make sense - working with the natural lay of the land to keep everything flowing smoothly.
It's like giving water a map and saying, "Here's the easy way home."
When you get it right, water management doesn't just protect your property - it becomes part of the landscape itself.
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Project Progress Overview
After just one day on site, our main swale is taking shape beautifully. If you're not familiar with swales, think of them as carefully engineered channels that guide water exactly where it needs to go. This isn't just about digging ditches - it's about creating a system that works with your property's natural flow.
The first swale we've carved out is laying in super nice - that's not just contractor talk for "looks good." When we say it lays in nice, we mean the grade is perfect, the slopes are smooth, and water will flow exactly how we planned it. Getting these details right on day one makes everything else fall into place.
We've got some temporary piles of soil staged strategically around the property. This might look messy now, but it's all part of the plan. Every pile has a purpose, whether it's for final grading or making sure we have what we need for adjustments as we go. In drainage work, sometimes you need to step back and look at the bigger picture before making those final touches.
The Water Split Design
Here's where things get interesting - and this is probably my favorite part of the whole design. We've engineered what we call a high point in the system. Think of it like the peak of a roof: when rain hits it, water naturally flows down both sides. That's exactly what we're creating here, but on a much bigger scale.
When water reaches this high point, it's got two choices: left or right. And here's the thing - both choices are good ones. To the right, we're installing a culvert (that's a heavy-duty pipe that goes under the driveway) that'll catch water coming from both the driveway and our cleaned-out swale.
Whatever water doesn't take that path will flow left, heading down to where our equipment is currently parked. That's where another culvert will be waiting to guide it safely away.
Technical Implementation
Getting these grades just right isn't something we eyeball - it's all about precision. We've already got the main sections graded out pretty well, but there's more to it than just digging. We're keeping some soil piled up strategically, just in case we need to make adjustments. In this business, it's always better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Next up is the detail work. We'll bring in the skid steer to clean up that berm (that's the raised edge along the swale) and make everything look clean and professional. But before we call it done, we'll recheck every grade. Even a small difference in slope can affect how water flows, so we double-check everything. It's not just about making it work - it's about making it work perfectly.
Why This Approach Works
Here's something I've learned after years of doing drainage work: you can't fool water. It's going to find its own path one way or another. That's why our split-flow design is so effective - we're not trying to force water to go somewhere it doesn't want to go. Instead, we're creating natural paths that make sense for this specific property.
Think about it like traffic flow. Just like you wouldn't want all the cars in town trying to use the same road, you don't want all your water flowing to the same spot. By splitting the flow and giving water multiple paths, we prevent any one area from getting overwhelmed during heavy rains. This means less erosion, less maintenance, and better protection for your property in the long run.
Tomorrow, we'll be back to finish up the final touches and get those culverts installed. But already, you can see how this system is going to work together. Every swale, every slope, every culvert has been carefully planned to create a drainage solution that's going to protect this Pickerington property for years to come.
Wrapping it Up
That's the thing about good drainage work - when it's done right, it looks simple. But there's a lot of engineering and experience that goes into making water flow exactly where it should.
If you're seeing drainage issues on your property, don't wait for them to get worse. Sometimes the smartest solution isn't fighting against water - it's giving it the right path to follow.
Have questions about water management on your property? We're always happy to take a look and discuss solutions that work with your land's natural flow patterns.
Because at Double B, we believe the best drainage solutions are the ones that seem like they've always been there.
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