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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.