Drainage Systems
Familiar sight? If so, you may need a drainage system.
There are many different kinds of drainage solutions available to you depending on your needs and budget but below are the three are the most common. Click below to learn about each.
Grate Drains, Collection Boxes, Direct Downspout Attachment
The most common type of drainage system we install consist of collection boxes near your downspouts that take the water and redirect it to another part of your property – usually near your back fence or all the way to the front of your home to allow the water to flow into the gutters on your street. These systems can be built with either corrugated or PVC pipe – depending on your preferences and budget. Corrugated is the way to go if you have a tight budget and do not have lots of debris flowing through your gutter system. PVC is more expensive and harder to work with, but it can handle debris inside the system with less chances of clogging than corrugated. It is important to note that we can also directly attach the piping to the downspout to bypass eliminate collection boxes if they aren’t needed.
French Drains
These drainage solutions do not necessarily require a seamless gutter system to be effective. They are built using a percolating avenue such as gravel, river rock, or composite materials and are best for yards that hold a large amount of water after a rain that isn’t suitable for management with collection boxes. However, we can (and often do!) tie your seamless gutters into a French drain to make sure all of the water, regardless of where it is coming from, flow to a suitable place. Just like with collection box systems, these must be properly leveled to ensure flow. Furthermore, French drains can be a beautiful addition to your home!
Dry Wells
So, what do you do if you have no suitable area for the water to be redirected or you have poor percolating soil? A dry well is the answer! Dry wells can be the endpoint of any type of drain. It allows the water to percolate into the ground and consists of of seamless gutters, 4″ drain lines, and a collection box/barrel surrounded by filter fabric and gravel. This keeps water from standing in your yard.
