Drainage Systems
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ... | |