Drainage Systems

Garage floor drainage system
Garage floor drainage system
Drainage Systems
Installing a garage floor drainage system is a difficult task. You must know what type of construction is allowed in your state: motor oil or anti-freeze which are not environmentally friendly. Plan the entire process to avoid unwelcome surprises ...

Installing metal gutters
Installing metal gutters
Drainage Systems
Metal gutters are a cheap and easy way of keeping your home safe. Gutters in general are a very important feature. They keep water from pooling around your house and possibly infiltrating in its foundation and doing serious damage. Tools neede ...

Planning patio drainage system
Planning patio drainage system
Drainage Systems
Planning a patio drainage system is complicated at first, but the fact that you will build a drainage system into an already existing patio means you already know where the water pools and where it must go.The slope must always face in the right ...

Installing a sump pump drain
Installing a sump pump drain
Drainage Systems
Houses situated on hilly or plain areas are likely to have drainage problems, like basement flooding, due to water draining too slow. A sump pump is the best solution in this case. It is a simple and effective way to keep your home water-free. ...

Replacing copper gutters
Replacing copper gutters
Drainage Systems
Copper gutters are beautiful, but in time they will wear out. They are best to be replaced, as repairing them is more expensive. Choosing gutters There are many types of gutters to choose from. From cheap aluminum gutters, vinyl ones or eve ...

Installing drainage pipes
Installing drainage pipes
Drainage Systems
When installing a drainage pipe the most important thing to have in mind is that the pipe must travel from a high spot to a low one to avoid pooling. It is a hard task unless you can use some machinery. Deciding the pipe route The pipe must ...

Patio drainage problems
Patio drainage problems
Drainage Systems
There are some common problems that appear at patio drainage systems. Poor drainage can lead to unwanted patio damage so you must be sure to take measures before problems appear. Planning in case of drainage problems Plan on what to do in c ...

Home drainage systems
Home drainage systems
Drainage Systems
You can see that moisture infiltrates in your basement if it’s cool, damp and musty smelling. If it has mold and mildew signs, then it surely has water infiltrations. One common cause is the poor drainage around the house. This allows moistu ...

Floor drain grate cover types
Floor drain grate cover types
Drainage Systems
These floor drain grates are used in different places, so they impose different requirements. This is why they can be found in every shape, size or any other specification from the user. They are classified according their type. Steel covers ...

Avoiding drainage system design mistakes
Avoiding drainage system design mistakes
Drainage Systems
A proper drainage system design will prevent the flooding of yards, muddy gardens or soggy lawns. Designing and installing your drainage system the right way will save you a lot of time and effort. There are 3 common mistakes you can make and sho ...