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  "name": "How can I ensure proper drainage around my new addition's foundation?",
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      "name": "How can I ensure proper drainage around my new addition's foundation?",
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        "text": "Ensuring proper drainage around your new addition's foundation is vital to prevent water intrusion and structural damage. This involves grading the surrounding soil to slope away from the foundation at an adequate pitch, installing gutters and downspouts to direct rainwater away, and potentially adding subsurface drainage systems like French drains. A critical aspect to consider is the impact of landscaping, as certain plantings too close to the foundation can retain moisture or have roots that interfere with drainage. Hometelligent Inc. designs foundations with integrated drainage solutions suitable for the local environment.",
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        "description": "Proper drainage around a foundation requires grading, gutters, and potentially French drains. Landscaping choices can affect effectiveness. We integrate drainage solutions."
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  "description": "Proper drainage around a foundation requires grading, gutters, and potentially French drains. Landscaping choices can affect effectiveness. We integrate drainag"
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