NGC Drainage School – Landscaping Considerations for Drainage

NGC Drainage School – Landscaping Considerations for Drainage

Rainwater is a source of water that everyone has to deal with in the Ottawa area. In many cases, homeowners don’t have to worry about rainwater – as it isn’t a problem. Simple things like downspouts on roofs and positively sloped ground directing water away from the house are often sufficient to deal with water…

NGC Drainage School – Storm Events

NGC Drainage School – Storm Events

Pictured Above: An Intensity-Duration-Frequency Curve for Kanata, Ontario (http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/IDF_Curves/results_out.shtml?coords=45.295833,-75.887500) If you are ever working with an engineer on a drainage solution or a stormwater management plan, you may hear them refer to “storm events” and “design storms”. These terms generally refer to recurrence rates; whether it be a 2-year, 5-year, 10-year, or 100-year storm event…

NGC Drainage School – Understanding Spring Flooding in Ottawa

NGC Drainage School – Understanding Spring Flooding in Ottawa

One of the wonderful things about living in Ottawa is that we get to experience four very distinct seasons. From hot summers, to snow filled winters, and everything in between. While the variety is appreciated by some, it also presents with many challenges. While droughts in the summer can certainly wreak havoc on our lush…

NGC Drainage School – Our Design Process

NGC Drainage School – Our Design Process

Does your property have drainage issues? Are you looking to hire professionals to fix it? Look no further! Nepean General Contractors can help! For information on the various types of projects we take on, check out our page: Drainage Systems. If you’re curious about how one of these projects might proceed, read on below! Initial…