By What’s better than a well-tended yard and a well-lit patio under a roof with a beautiful view of your home? One that’s also a great place to relax.
You see, under deck drainage systems can be a great way to prevent water from pooling over your deck and onto your neighbors property. Basically, it’s not a good idea to place a drain over a walkway, as this will pull water from the ground. If you have a walkway that’s wider than the drain, it’s a better idea to put it under a deck.
This is especially true if your deck and walkway are on the same level, as this will cause the water to pool higher up your walkway. If you have a deck that is higher than the level of your walkway, your best course of action is to make your deck level. Because if the top of your deck rises, if your walkway rises, you are in for a world of pain.
When you have a deck that is higher than the level of your walkway, you will have to worry about stepping on water. This is something that is most easily avoided, if you have a good drainage system. A good drain system will be installed in the ground and run from the top of the deck all the way down to the bottom of the walkway or patio. The water that collects in the bottom of the walkway will drain out through the drain.
I am a big fan of DIY under deck drainage systems, especially ones that are so easy to install. I’ve even been known to install my own. I have my own system, but it’s a little more complicated than the one mentioned above. I use a pressure washer and a metal pipe. I also have a pump and an electric pump.
A DIY under deck drainage system is a really great way to create a watertight enclosure for your home in a pinch. The water collection system can be installed on any under deck surface as well as in the ground. The system is less expensive than a professional installation, and you can repair and modify the system or install it yourself if things go awry. This is something that I’ve used in my home, and I think it is safe and easy to do.
What you need is some kind of drainage system. The easiest way to do this is to dig a hole large enough to fill the bottom of the hole with gravel. Put in some pipe or a spool of pipe. I like to use a plastic pipe instead of a metal pipe, but whatever you like. Then place the gravel over the pipe and cover with some gravel. This will keep water from flowing out of the hole and will trap a lot of it.
You can buy drain-proof concrete for a small amount of money. Make sure you have enough supply to last until your house gets painted.
One other thing to think about with your new construction home is how to clean up after your new construction. It’s a lot easier if you’re not doing it on your own. I’m sure your neighbors will be happy to help you clean up, and I’m sure they’ll probably be glad you noticed them doing it for you.
