But, if your gutter system is still in good shape, you may want to replace the downspouts alone. The installation costs depend on the type, material, and length of downspouts you need, including accessories like hangers and elbows. The national average cost range to install downspouts is ...
Sometimes called “linear channels”, these patio drainage systems involve moulding a piece of plastic guttering in a strip of freshly-laid concrete. They’re relatively cost-effective and are far speedier to install than traditional underground drainage systems. What you need Measuring tape Shovel...
it makes sense to install it on ground that follows a downward slope if at all possible. That way, you can keep the trench a uniform depth. When you can't avoid installing one on flat ground or ground that slopes in the opposite direction of the drain, you have to plan for...
A blocked drain can cause a sink, bath or shower to overflow and damage the interior of your home. But blockages can also occur underground or in your walls, and you may not notice the damage until it’s too late. *This post may contain affiliate links and I’ll earn a commission if...
I’m the madman in the backyard ripping pavers out of the patio and shoveling out a makeshift trench to drain water to the side of the house. Next, I’m on a ladder in the rain tearing handfuls of leaves out of the gutter to redirect the waterfall. Meanwhile, my wife Shanna is down...
Here’s how to landscape safely around buried cable lines: plan ahead, mark the utility lines, keep power tools away from the tolerance zone, learn what you can install above utility lines, and know where the trees fit in. Why do you need to take precautions? Underground utility lines are...
French drains are mostly installed underground, below the frost line, but some parts of the system remain above ground. To protect these exposed parts from freezing, it is important to wrap them in insulation. This will help ensure that your French drain continues functioning correctly, even in...
If all else fails and you can’t seem to get water to drain from your garden or lawn, you can install a traditional drainpipe. At its inlet, a drainpipe will have a flat grate that is even with the ground to allow for easy mowing. A pipe in then buried underground to direct the ...
E-Z GUTTER E-Z Gutter offers a wide variety of easy-to-install gutters screens to eliminate clogs from debris. The steel screen products are made from .028 expanded galvanized steel that is powder-coated with Midwest Enterprises’ own proprietary powder for maximum durability. Steel screen gutter...
LEARN MORE:How to Use Drywall Anchors Clean Your Gutters and Downspouts When gutters get clogged, water can be trapped on the board behind the gutter and even be forced under your roof shingles, causing damage. So clean twice a year in spring and fall (and be mindful of ladder safety as...