Houston Storm Drainage
Storm Drainage
We are barely into the 21st century and already the Houston area has dealt with Tropical Storm Allison and Hurricane Ike-not to mention other countless, nameless storms. This reality means that a Houston landscape design pretty much demands a well-thought-out storm drainage system. Like irrigation systems, a storm drainage system is an unsung hero of your property. Both systems help your landscape flourish, come rain or shine.
Expertise Required
In addition to the antics of Mother Nature, storm drainage issues are very serious in Houston due to our flat topography, dense clay soils, and heavy forested lots compacted by years of construction that have increased impervious surfaces. These factors have caused more streets and homes to become flooded during the heaviest rainfalls. Consequently, local ordinances are beginning to follow the model used by the Memorial Villages that require minimum pipe sizes, flow rates, temporary drainage systems, engineered drainage plans, calculations, topographic maps, and as/built plans.
“If drainage contractors embark on a drainage project without a thorough understanding of these demands, homeowners may find themselves drowning in a big mess that can cost thousands to rectify,” says Jeff Halper with Exterior Worlds.
Storm Drainage: Parts and Pieces
Gutter downspout tie-ins. Downspout tie-ins are designed to take water from the gutters to the landscape drainage system. These connections are made of plastic, metal or brass and sometimes have a side cleanout with a see-through grate so they can be easily inspected for clogs.
Catch basins, or yard drains. Catch basins can be placed under downspouts when it is undesirable or not possible to tie into the gutter. They tie into a PVC main drain line instead and carry water out through the landscape drainage system. Catch basins are usually a plastic or concrete box that uses a plastic or metal drain grate cover to filter out leaves and other waste debris.
Channel drains. These long narrow strip drains are used between main structures and paving or at the edge of a patio or deck.
French drainage. Designed to take water away from saturated soil, French drains are small ditches that are filled with undersized rocks or gravel.
Deck drains. Deck drains are installed in patios, decks and walkways so that water is either sloped toward drains or drained into the landscape beds. They have special drain covers, usually decorative, made of metal, brass or stone. Deck drains are smaller in size than catch basins and are only intended to drain patio surface areas.
When installing a yard drainage system, it is recommended to hand-dig trenches around trees to minimize damage to them. It is best to tunnel under tree roots by using compressed air. This tree preservation method exposes tree roots so they are not torn. Alternately, water can be used to dig deep trenches and expose roots, which also minimizes damage.
Storm Drainage: Affect on Other Systems
Drainage systems and irrigation systems can work in concert with each other. Landscape designers or landscape architects can develop a whole-system approach so that the nuts and bolts of both systems are hidden as much as possible. When that is not possible, the use of custom decorative drain gates can be used to reduce the negative visual impact. The design and location of the two systems should be seamless with the rest of the landscape design.
Storm drainage impacts residential landscape maintenance as well. Since it drains water from low-lying areas, it prevents standing water that can cause slippery surfaces, mosquito breeding grounds and drowned landscaping. A proper landscape drainage system is essential for the care of your lawn as it moves water off of your property in a timely manner, thus encouraging healthy grass and allowing your maintenance crew to perform their regular lawn service duties.
Jeff Halper
http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/houston-storm-drainage-709777.html
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April 5th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Please help me with the correct trivia for US99 & other Radio Stations for January 11, 2009?
Good Morning all!
Apartment Guide trivia: none asked?
Before They Were Famous: B) elevator operator
Champions: C) Pat Summerall
Country Music Trivia: A) Phoenix
This Day in U.S. History: B) Los Angeles
Video of the Day Trivia: Who says “work it”? Glam fitness
You Can Quote Me: A) a good one
Newsletter: Diet
All Access #83 Comedy
Happy Birthday & Anniversary Month to: Mike & Lewis 5th Czar59 (son & nephew)
Bill G 8th , Chris (11th 88yrs Marty’s healthy & sassy Mom), Candy (17th Sheb12 niece)
Happy Birthday Chris!!! for link see rose11
Who We Are and the stations we listen too!
92.3 WXLK ROANOKE, VA
92.5 JOE FM EDMONTON, AB
92.5 WWYZ HARTFORD, CT.
92.5 LONESTAR DALLAS, TEXAS
92.5 WXTU PHILADELPHIA
92.5 WBEE ROCHESTER, NY
92.5 THE WOLF, DENVER
92.9 DAVEFM ATLANTA, GA
93.7 THE BULL TRIVIA
93.7 MIKEFM, BOSTON, MA
93.9 MOVING CALIFORNIA
94.9 THE SOUND WSWD FM CINCINNATI OHIO
95.3 NEW COUNTRY, HAMILTON ONTARIO
95.5 WFMS INDIANAPOLIS
95.7 MYCLUB MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
95.7 WRIT
96.5 WCMF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
96.7 THE TWISER ARLINGTON, TEXAS
96.9 THE EAGLE SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
97.3 ALICE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
97.9 98ROCK, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
98 WPXY ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
98.7 KUPL PORTLAND, OR
99.5 WUSN CHICAGO, IL.
99.5 THE RIVER ALBANY, NEW YORK
99.5 WGAR CLEVELAND, OHIO
99.5 THE WOLF TEXAS COUNTRY
99.5 WZPL Z99 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
100.1 KZST SANTA ROSE, CA
100.3 KILT FM HOUSTON, TX
100.7 WMMS CLEVELAND, OHIO
Y101 OTTAWA, ONTARIO
101.9 Q102 CINCINNATI’S OHIO
102.1 EDGE DALLAS
102.5 KSFM SACRAMENTO, CA
102.9 MIX
103.9 CISN EDMONTON, AB
105.1 GO COUNTRY LOS ANGELES, CA
C105 CALGARY, ALBERTA
105.7 KYKX LONGVIEW, TEXAS
105.9 WHCN THE RIVER HARTFORD, CT
106.1 WMIL MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
106.1 KISS FM DALLAS, TX
106.1 KISS SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Q107 CLASSIC CALGARY, AB
107.3 WAAF, BOSTON, MA
Z107.7 ST. LOUIS, MO
107.9 WNTR THETRACK INDIANAPOLIS, IN
from Sat:
Lincoln is having a good day, but he might be getting ready to face another battle. The surgeon is concerned with his left stoma. Although it appears healthy, there has not been any drainage. They think that when they put the clotting wrap on the stoma it clotted the hole also. So in the morning he is going to decide if they need to take him back to the O.R. to unclog the stoma. This will not even be surgery, they will just poke around in the stoma to unclog it. Thank you God that it is not something major, and that nothing is to big or small for you! Please pray with us that everything goes well, and it is easy for them to find and fix the clog.
Pete is doing very well. He is slow in moving around, but that is to be expected, and takes a nap each afternoon. On Friday we went out to the local grocery store and to the Walmart. Didn’t spend long in either one, but it at least got him out of the house and walking around somewhere. Way too cold and slippery out to walk outside. The pains he had in his arms have subsided, which is good. We go back to the doctor on Friday and hope he will take out the drains then. I am sure he will feel even better then. Our son came over for an early dinner today with his girlfriend, along with my husband’s two brothers and sister in law. With the storm coming we had an early dinner. I was nice to have a relaxing dinner instead of a holiday dinner. I am getting used to staying home and not working, I think I need to win the lottery so I don’t have to go back to work!
Prayers are still being said daily for all of our Trivia Friends and Family and hoping all will continue to get stronger as each day passes.
April 6th, 2010 at 2:37 am
Good morning all!
Country 95.3:
No words today. Abc for trivia.
ParticipACTION Trivia: Fitness breaks encourage activity.
Have a good one!
KA
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Thank you for the Lincoln and Pete updates. I am thinking of you all.
April 6th, 2010 at 2:39 am
Good Morning Everyone…
(Before) B
(Champion) C
(Country) A
(This Day) B
(Video) ELLE Glam (Fitness) Instructor
(You Can) A
earthangels720
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Thank you for all the updates. Your awesome. Thanks for keeping us all informed.
April 6th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Good Morning!.
Before They Were Famous: B) elevator operator
Champions: C) Pat Summerall
Country Music Trivia: A) Phoenix
This Day in U.S. History: B) Los Angeles
Video of the Day Trivia: Who says “work it”? Glam fitness
You Can Quote Me: A) a good one
http://ww12.1800flowers.com/template.do?id=template7&page=2
17643 Happy Birthday Chris
Happy belated too Karen’s husband!
thank you initialdmom for trying to send the warm weather.
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davida H
April 6th, 2010 at 2:43 am
Classic Rock Challenge: C) Wings
Thanks all. Got a couple of inches of snow with a crust on top here on the CT shore yesterday! Slowed down progress quite a bit but hopefully all will be back to normal today.
Have a good one!
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April 6th, 2010 at 2:45 am
Good Morning Everyone,
I just want to thank everyone for voting for my friend Michael on his Show Host Casting Call contest, There is one week left to vote and you can vote every day. Thanks again.
http://www.realitywanted.com/member/id/90941
93.7 - MIKEFM & 107.3 - WAAF - Boston, MA
Send Earnings Trivia = Confirm Password
Video of the Day Trivia = Elle Glam Fitness Instructor
Before They Were Famous = b) elevator operator
Champions = c) Pat Summerall
Music Challenge = b) Number 2
Rock Music Trivia = c) Over 10 years
Sleuth Trivia = Trade (Friday’s Answer)
This Day In U.S History = b) Los Angeles
You Can Quote Me = a) a good one
Alternatively, you can copy and paste
confitrab
to get credit on all trivia questions.
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Got My Points
April 6th, 2010 at 2:47 am
95.3
As Kim said, no words today. Just wanted to stop in and say hi,wish everyone celebrating birthdays and anniversaries today a great day and send my prayers to all that are in need of an extra one.
Stay warm, careful shovelling and stay safe.
Mary
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April 6th, 2010 at 2:49 am
Good Morning Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
92.5 XTU Philadelphia, PA
abc worked for the following trivia today…
Before, Champions, Country Music, This Day in U.S. History, & You Can Quote Me
Video of the Day Trivia = Who is wearing a mask? = The Lone Ranger
Sportsview Trivia = Who says "Work it"? = Glam fitness
Sleuth = trade (01/09)
Secret Newsletter Code = half (01/09)
January Music Test = New Year or new
For 1/9/09
My 3 songs = store
Country Café = sushi
Classic Rewind = — (3 dashes)
Make it or Break it = FNL
Well the storm started around 11 am yesterday. It must have turned to rain at some point and then froze overnight. I can’t get the front door of our building open. The Joys of Winter. UGH!!!!
Davida, Jamaica was wonderful!!! Yes, I wished I were still there especially when we got home and our parking lot was a sheet of ice. Now it’s supposed to be in the teens next week - UGH!!!!
Have a great weekend!
Karen
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April 6th, 2010 at 2:51 am
Good Morning Everyone.
Country 95.3
No words today.
Abc for trivia.
Participation Trivia - Fitness breaks encourage activity.
Have a good one and stay safe.
Thank you for the Pete and Lincoln updates. I am thinking and praying of you all.
JW
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April 6th, 2010 at 2:53 am
famous: b elevator operator
champs: c Pat Summerall
history: b Los Angeles
video: Glam Fitness (Who says "work it")
quote: a a good one
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April 6th, 2010 at 2:55 am
A Happy Good Morning to All !
Before They Were Famous - B
Champions - C
Country Music Trivia - A
This Day in U.S. History - B
You Can Quote Me - A
Video of the Day Trivia - Work It
Sleuth Trivia - Trade
!! Have a Very Good Day !!
Don
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April 6th, 2010 at 2:57 am
Happy Sunday to one and all. We certainly have a bunch of early birds here. I thought everyone would be sleeping in today.
Prayers go out to everyone who is ailing and healing. I hope everyone will be strong and healthy soon.
Stay warm and stay safe. I am staying in today. Choir has off, so I am taking the whole day off. Too cold to go out and there is another storm on the horizon,
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April 6th, 2010 at 2:59 am
Thanks,
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:01 am
92.5 XTU Philadelphia (Sunday 1/11)
Before They Were Famous: B) Elevator operator
Champions: C) Pat Sumerall
Country Music Trivia: A) Phoenix
This Day in U.S. History: B) Los Angeles
Video of the Day Trivia: Elle Glam fitness instructor
You Can Quote Me: A) a good one
Sleuth – N/A
Newsletter: Half
Have a wonderful weekend.
Karen – hope hubby had a great birthday -
Chris Happy Birthday
Marty – tell your mom we all said Happy Birthday
CountryRN27 (Marianne)
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got my points
April 6th, 2010 at 3:03 am
Champions: C
Video of the Day: Elle Glam Fitness
Before they were Famous: B
U.S. History: B
You can Quote me: A
Hot Music Trivia: C (K-92FM - Roanoke, VA)
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Got the points!
April 6th, 2010 at 3:05 am
Before They Were Famous: B) elevator operator
Champions: C) Pat Summerall
Country Music Trivia: A) Phoenix
This Day in U.S. History: B) Los Angeles
Video of the Day Trivia: Who says “work it”? Glam fitness
You Can Quote Me: A) a good one
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:07 am
Good morning everyone!
Have a happy birthday to Marty’s mom Chris. Stay healthy and sassy lol.
prayers for my yahoo family.
abc works for most trivia.
Have a good one!
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:09 am
Thanks everyone! Thumbs up!
92.5 XTU
ABC for multiple Choice
Video of the Day Trivia: Glam Fitness
Thoughts and Prayers for all of those who need them! Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers!
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:11 am
92.5 WXTU - Philadelphia
on air trivia
My 3 Songs - Store (1/9)
Country Cafe - Sushi (1/9)
Classic Rewind - — (1/9)
Make It or Break It - FNL (1/9)
I have now gotten the XTU newsletter. And the code is HALF
Cuddly
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:13 am
Good Morning All!!
Before They Were Famous- B
Champions- C
Country Music Trivia- A
This Day in U.S. History- B
Video of the Day Trivia- Glam fitness
You Can Quote Me- A
All Access #83- Comedy
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Happy Sunday to my Yahoo family! My Prayers and thoughts are with all of you..Looks like I need to back track and find out what I have been missing..But you all should know that I may not be here but I do still think of all of you and you all are in my prayers!
April 6th, 2010 at 3:15 am
Morning Everyone!!
What a snow covered morning we have…..yuck!!
Have a great day and stay warm!
abc worked for;Before They Were Famous; Champions; This Day in U.S. History; You Can Quote Me;
Sleuth Trivia; none today
Video of the Day Trivia; Who says "Work it"? Glam fitness
Apartment Guide Trivia; none today
***NEW Trivia***Send Earnings Trivia; To sign up, what is the last field you fill in on the right? Confirm Password
WRVE The River Albany;
10am password; GO
2pm password; steelers
Today’s 50,000 point winner is cinder618
Have a great day!!
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got my points <3
Balerie
April 6th, 2010 at 3:17 am
LONE STAR 92.5 Dallas, Texas
01/11/2009
Trivia
Before They Were Famous – b) elevator operator
Champions – c) Pat Summerall
Classic Rock Challenge – C) Wings
This Day in U.S History – b) Los Angeles
Video of the Day Trivia – ELLE Glam Fitness Instructor
You Can Quote Me – a) a good one
Station Codes
The 1st option for The Leather Sofa Company is to visit one of two new outlet stores for 25,000 points: Code Word is – ??????
The 2nd option for The Leather Sofa Company is to make a furniture purchase for 50,000 points: Code Word is – ??????
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:19 am
kupl 98.7
hidden word-smile
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got points
April 6th, 2010 at 3:21 am
Before.-B
Sports-B
Everyday-B
This day-C
Quote me-a
Country-a
Music-B
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:23 am
Good Sunday Morn!
Happy Day, Sassy Chris!
Thinkin’ of Lincoln, Pete, swollen legs, recoverers from falls, folks recuperating in Jamaica, very ill friends, and friends of friends. (can’t remember all names anymore, but do remember to remember you all) LOLUV!
The Paycheck is gonna hit the roof today. Pullin’ the snow off–’bout 7 inches– that is covering the gutters, before the real freeze sets in. Don’t want the water backing up into the house. (Beecher’s maintenance tip for all you home owners) Get ‘er Done!
X’s & O’s to our Little Fellow
B
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:25 am
us99 trivia -
video - glam fitness
all trivia - abc
continued healing for Pete, Lincoln, and all our trivia family. Thanks for the happy birthday wishes for my Mom. And for the flowers - Rose1.
It’s gonna be a cold week - stay warm.
Marty
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:27 am
BEFORE – B Elevator Operator)
CHAMPIONS – No Trivia Today
HISTORY – B (Los Angeles)
QUOTE – A (A Good One)
THUMBS UP EVERYONE!
Prayers are still being said daily for all of our Trivia Friends and Family and hoping all will continue to get stronger as each day passes.
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AlexsMom
April 6th, 2010 at 3:29 am
Good Morning
Happy Birthday Chris, the more birthdays the better!
CISN
All Time Favorites - Merle Haggard
JOE
10 Livin’ On The Edge
5 All-Star
CHED
Edmonton Oilers Mystery Player - Jason Strudwick worked, thank you JaneyDelaney
Happy thoughts to all our group!
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:31 am
Chicago US99.5 Copy and Paste for all->>glam fitnessabc )
Prayers are being said for all that need them, and Country I hope you are not snowed in,
Barbie
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:33 am
WMMS Buzzard Army Trivia
Before Famous- B
Champions- C
Rock Music- C
US History- B
Video Day- Glam Fitness
Quote Me- A
MWL Weekdays 3-7 100.7 WMMS Cleveland
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http://www.wmms.com
buzzardarmy.wmms.com
April 6th, 2010 at 3:35 am
Before They Were Famous: B) elevator operator
Champions: C) Pat Summerall
Country Music Trivia: A) Phoenix
This Day in U.S. History: B) Los Angeles
Video of the Day Trivia: Who says “work it”? Glam fitness
You Can Quote Me: A) a good one
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:37 am
trivia-abc
video-fit
sendearings-con or type confirm password
copy and paste confitab
country
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:39 am
Confirm Password
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Confirm Password
April 6th, 2010 at 3:41 am
US 99.5 Chicago
Before They Were Famous - b) elevator operator
Champions - c) Pat Summerall
Country Music Trivia - a) Phoenix
This Day In US History - b) Los Angeles
Video of the Day - Who says "work it"? Glam Fitness
You Can Quote Me - a) a good one
Glad to hear Pete is doing well. The tiredness is to be expected. It will take a while to rebuild his strength.
Praying that things are a simple procedure for Lincoln. Always praying for him. When they are so small at birth there are usually a number of ups and downs.
Prayers for everyone else who are ailing. Prayers also for the healthy ones that they stay healthy.
Careful going back to work tomorrow.
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Thanks for the help.
April 6th, 2010 at 3:43 am
96.9 KSEG The Eagle in Sacramento, CA
Multiple choice – ABC
Video of the Day trivia – glam fitness
Stream to Win – resolution
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got points
April 6th, 2010 at 3:45 am
ABC as always
Just got in a bit ago from trying to clear out that driveway, boy I wish the plough drivers would learn to do it correctly. Oh for the guy that used to live down the street & worked for the town. He NEVER filled in anyones driveway!!! So I missed Church as I couldn’t get out BLAHHHH!! & now I can’t get onto the 95.3 site it says it doesn’t exist sooo…..????
Anyhow stay warm & hope everyones health get a whole lot better real soon.
JTM/AB
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April 6th, 2010 at 3:47 am
98.7 KUPL Portland, Or
Had to share the computer line again today, but just wanted to tell everyone good night! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Please be safe on your way to work tomorrow. Sounds like alot of you got some pretty nasty weather. Please don’t send it this way!
Cindy W……….Thanks again for the Hidden Word!
Video of the Day: #12 is I Love Lucy
Sweet Dreams!
Rx Tech
Diane
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