Protect your property by having a proper drainage system in place. A well-maintained landscape can increase the value of a home, and installing a drainage system is often less costly than repairing the water damage itself.

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Catch Basins
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Channel Drains
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Drain Grates
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Flo-Well® Dry Well
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Pop-up Emitters
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Timestamps:
0:12 - Introduction
0:41 - Downspout
1:40 - Planter Areas
2:34 - Puddles in Landscape
2:58 - Channel Drain
3:24 - Discharge
3:59 - Flo-Well Retention
4:52 - Closing

PROPER DRAINAGE CAN PROTECT THE VALUE OF A HOMEResearch indicates that a well-maintained landscape can increase the value of a home. On the other hand, a poorly maintained landscape can lead to costly water damage to the structure of the house. Installing a drainage system can be less costly than repairing the water damage itself. Given the destructive effect that water has on house structures and landscapes, every landscape needs a proper drainage system.

MANAGE DOWNSPOUT RUNOFFOne of the biggest sources of runoff water in a landscape is the downspout that funnels water from the roof to the immediate area around the house.

Don’t connect the downspout directly to drain pipe. Leaves and debris from the roof that are carried through the downspout can go into the drain pipe and eventually clog the drainage system.

Do use a catch basin under the downspout to catch debris from the roof and direct water to drain pipes. The catch basin has a built-in sump area to collects particles before they can enter the pipeline.

DRAIN PLANTER AREAS
Without a drainage system, the root systems of flowers and other sensitive plants can be damaged by overwatering, and can create health and safety issues. The catch basin can remove excess water before the root systems are damaged.

Don’t use a flat grate to drain flowerbeds or areas with mulch. The debris can clog the top of a flat grate and prevent draining.

Do use an atrium grate, which has a domed design that rises above the surface of the ground to block leaves, mulch, and other debris near the base of the grate while allowing water to drain through the top. Atrium grates should only be used in areas where there is no traffic.

ELIMINATE PUDDLING
Landscape naturally absorbs runoff water until it becomes saturated and water begins to puddle throughout the lawn. Using catch basins at various low spots throughout the lawn can eliminate puddling by allowing the excess water to be collected and redirected to safer areas.

DRAIN RUNOFF FROM HARDSCAPES
Channel drains are long, narrow drains installed within the concrete of the driveway or patio. Channel sizes vary from one inch to twelve inches in width. Like a roof gutter, channel drains collect large volumes of water that flow across hard surfaces before it can puddle or flow into the inside of the house or adjacent landscape.

DISCHARGE WATER WITH A POP-UP EMITTER
Water captured in your drainage system needs a point of release. The Pop-up Emitter works at a low point of the drainage system to discharge water collected from upstream. As water pressure builds, the cap pops up to disperse water and closes once the flow diminishes. Check with your local municipality if this is permitted in your area.

LEACH WATER BACK INTO THE SOIL WITH A DRY WELL
An alternative method to discharging the water is by slowly percolating or leaching it back into the landscape. The Flo-Well Dry Well works as a large cistern buried in the landscape that allows water to slowly leach out into the subsoil and prevent the pollutants from being washed out into the streets. Many cities have required that stormwater be retained within the property to reduce pollution of resources.

The installation of a proper drainage system adds value to the property and protects it from water damage.

NDS is the leader in stormwater management with proven products, tools and expert support to help you get the job done right.


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