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Drain gutter water away house.
According to the march 2000 edition of the family handyman and the chicago.
Or if it s feasible simply dig a dry creek bed for your gutter to empty into that will carry water away from problem areas.
Downspout extensions will help your downspouts direct water to a specific place away from your home s foundation.
Draining water away from your home starts with installing a sound gutter system that has extensions to carry the water away from your home.
If that water isn t carried far enough away from the house you risk damage to your foundation or basement.
Everyone knows the importance of diverting water away from a house but sometimes a traditional gutter and downspout simply won t work.
An area drain can carry water away from the structure particularly when your property slopes toward your house.
A proper roof runoff system diverts the flow of water away from paved areas and toward storm drain systems and most importantly away from your home.
You can attach a rigid drain pipe to the end of a gutter spout to carry water away from problem areas.
Rain gardens are the eco solution.
Even if you have a sump pump installed water can get into your home s basement if you don t have effective gutters.
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If additional drainage is necessary you can install a french drain which very effectively redirects water away from your home.
Bad drainage puts your home at risk for serious water damage.
If there is a lack of proper drainage water can build up near.
Roger cook evaluates a couple alternatives for moving rainwater effectively.
Clean gutters regularly to keep rainwater flowing freely.
Attach elbow to bottom end of downspout and connect a downspout extension to carry rainwater away from the foundation.
Adding a gentle downward slope to the ground around your home is also helpful.
Direct water away from your house.
Rain gutters play an essential role in collecting roof runoff during a storm.
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In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook shares tips for draining rainwater away from your house.