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Building for Rain and Slopes
Updated 9/26/2026
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What you'll learn
- Explain why drainage, DPC and slope work are critical in Arusha's climate
- Grade a site so water runs away from the building
- Set DPC and plinth heights and provide splash protection
- Lead roof water away with gutters, downpipes and soak-aways
- Explain stepped foundations, cut and fill, and when an engineer is needed
- Protect fresh work from rain, cure in the dry season and store materials in the rains
About
Learn how to manage water, build on slopes, and protect masonry work — essential skills for Tanzanian construction sites in Arusha's rainy climate
What's inside· 13 lessons
- 1Gutters, Downpipes and Soak-aways
- 2Site Drainage and Grading
- 3Cement and Materials Storage in the Rains
- 4Erosion Control Around Foundations
- 5End Test: Rain and Slopes
- 6Site Scenario: Arusha Sloping Plot
- 7Roof Water: Gutters, Downpipes and Soak-aways
- 8Site Drainage and Grading
- 9DPC, Plinth Height and Splash Protection
- 10Protecting Fresh Work from Rain and Curing in Dry Season
- 11Your Plot
- 12Building on Slopes — Foundations and Retaining
- 13Why Water Management Matters in Tanzania
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