Downspout Drainage

Downspout Drainage Systems

A Downspout Drainage System is an all-inclusive solution to water problems caused by your downspouts depositing large amounts of water in your yard close to your home. Most wet basement issues are at least partly the result of water pooling against the foundation of your home or your crawl space. By installing a whole system, you essentially divert the water from your gutters to an area in your yard far away from your home, keeping it away from the foundation. It makes sense to upgrade to the Downspout Drainage System if you are considering new gutters and downspouts as part of your home improvement project. It gives your home and yard an elegant appearance and a positive first impression. A properly installed system will provide you many years of trouble-free peace of mind. It requires minimal maintenance with periodic cleanouts.

Much like some of the swales that we install, another alternative in downspout drainage solutions is to create decorative dry creek beds at the downspout locations. This is a growing trend in what is known as Rainscaping.

This is done by digging small swales, lined with a weed barrier and covered with different types of decorative landscape rock. Larger stones are typically placed on either side and some customers choose to plant various vegetation throughout. Like with all drainage, it’s important to make sure they slope gently away from your home.

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