How to divert water without gutters or downspouts everyone knows the importance of diverting water away from a house but sometimes a traditional gutter and downspout simply won t work.
How to dispere running water from roof.
Less expensive options include aggregate base gravel mulch or crushed shells.
Roger cook evaluates a couple alternatives for moving rainwater effectively.
Unfortunately your yard probably does a poor.
In all but the driest areas rainfall provides much of the moisture in the soil and helps keep underground aquifers full.
Alternate ways to divert roof rain water rain barrels.
Rain barrels are an easy way to collect rain water from the roof and divert it for use in other areas.
Without adequate drainage excess water can damage your roof walls foundation and landscaping.
Choose a permeable material for a path patio or driveway.
Draining water away from your home starts with installing a sound gutter system that has extensions to carry the water away from your home.
The clark county extension recommends diverting roof rain water through a gutter downspout and into a dry well.
Replace concrete patio slabs with pavers flagstones or bricks that allow water to soak in between items.
For driveways consider using turf block or leaving a strip of grass up the center.