{"id":4625,"date":"2019-12-15T17:37:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T17:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/?p=4625"},"modified":"2019-12-30T17:46:51","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T17:46:51","slug":"erosionrutting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/erosionrutting\/","title":{"rendered":"Erosion\/Rutting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this December edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, and especially during the rainy season, I\u2019d like to discuss HUD\u2019s protocol on Erosion and Rutting and how you can comply!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>HUD\u2019s Definition of Erosion and Rutting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Erosion and Rutting\n<ul>\n<li>Natural processes, weathering, erosion, gravity, or man-made processes have caused either of these conditions:\n<ol>\n<li>Collection or removal of surface material<\/li>\n<li>Sunken tracks, ruts, grooves, or depressions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*This does not include erosion\/rutting from a defined storm drainage system or in a play area \u2013 these are covered in those inspectable areas<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is no Level 1 choice for Erosion\/Rutting<\/li>\n<li>Level 2 is defined as:\n<ol>\n<li>Erosion has caused surface material to collect, leading to a degraded surface that would likely cause water to pool in a confined area, especially next to structures, paved areas, or walkways.<\/li>\n<li>A rut\/grove is <strong>6-8 inches wide<\/strong> AND <strong>3-5 inches deep<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Level 3 is defined as:\n<ol>\n<li>Runoff has extensively displaced soil, which has caused visible damage <strong>or<\/strong> <strong>the potential failure of adjoining structures or systems<\/strong>, such as pipes, pavements, foundations, building, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced erosion threatens the safety of pedestrians or makes an area of the grounds unusable<\/li>\n<li>There is a rut larger than <strong>8 inches wide by 5 inches deep.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Rules<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For Erosion to be recorded, it MUST have displaced soil.<\/li>\n<li>Bare ground is NOT erosion (such as the area under a tree or path that residents use but does not have grass growing on it)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_4627\" style=\"width: 829px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4627\" src=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/not-erosion.png\" alt=\"Not Erosion!\" width=\"819\" height=\"424\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/not-erosion.png 819w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/not-erosion-600x311.png 600w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/not-erosion-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/not-erosion-768x398.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not Erosion!<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_4626\" style=\"width: 874px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4626\" src=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/advanced-erosion.png\" alt=\"advanced erosion\" width=\"864\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/advanced-erosion.png 864w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/advanced-erosion-600x313.png 600w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/advanced-erosion-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/advanced-erosion-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Without support, the slab will crack (L3)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_4630\" style=\"width: 686px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4630\" src=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/erosion-with-damage.png\" alt=\"erosion with damage\" width=\"676\" height=\"371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/erosion-with-damage.png 676w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/erosion-with-damage-600x329.png 600w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/erosion-with-damage-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is commonly caused by a sprinkler aimed at the slab (L3)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_4628\" style=\"width: 383px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/level-3-erosion.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"266\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/level-3-erosion.png 373w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/level-3-erosion-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When inspectors see irrigation lines, it\u2019s an automatic erosion deficiency.  Bubblers not included (those are designed to be on top of the soil) (L2)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_4629\" style=\"width: 374px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4629\" src=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/steep-slope-erosion.png\" alt=\"steep slope erosion\" width=\"364\" height=\"255\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/steep-slope-erosion.png 364w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/steep-slope-erosion-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On a steep slope, after you install the 50\/50 dirt-concrete mix, you may need a mini retaining wall to help support the slab. (L3)<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What to do about Erosion and Rutting<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to find the root cause of the erosion\/rutting and fix the cause<\/li>\n<li>Do <strong><u>NOT<\/u><\/strong> try to hide the erosion with hay, bark, loosely packed soil, etc \u2013 inspectors are permitted to move it away to see if you\u2019re trying to hide it.<\/li>\n<li>Many properties tell me that using a <strong>50\/50 dirt-concrete mix<\/strong> greatly reduces the chances of future run-off and obviously reduces the labor time of having to reapply the dirt every time it rains!<\/li>\n<li>Do <strong><u>NOT<\/u><\/strong> drive carts\/lawnmowers on the landscaping after a rain or super-soak from your sprinklers.<\/li>\n<li>In snow country \u2013 be careful about using oversized snowplows for sidewalk snow removal. This creates huge ruts and subsequent erosion next to the sidewalk slabs.<\/li>\n<li>Consider large river rocks or mini-retaining walls around difficult to maintain erosion areas.<\/li>\n<li>If you do not wish to use plastic\/PVC corrugated piping, concrete or plastic splash blocks under downspouts, you can use large river rocks (consider it like a French drain). This is to prevent the water from pooling next to the foundation or runoff from the foundation\u2013 you want to divert the water <u>away<\/u> from the foundation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this December edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, and especially during the rainy season, I\u2019d like to discuss HUD\u2019s protocol on Erosion and Rutting and how you can comply! &nbsp; HUD\u2019s Definition of Erosion and Rutting Erosion and Rutting Natural processes, weathering, erosion, gravity, or man-made processes have caused either of these conditions: Collection or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[129],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hud-reac"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4625"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4625\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4632,"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4625\/revisions\/4632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4625"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}