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DRAINAGE IS AN ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATION
WHEN PLANNING OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS
Homeowners must use slope, drains and even vegetation to mitigate water issues on a property.
Outdoor living spaces can be
welcoming areas to spend time in
nature. Such spaces expand the
possibilities for entertaining, as they tend
to have more room for guests than home
interiors, and they enable people to enjoy
sunshine, fresh air and the sounds and
sights of wildlife in relaxing settings. When
planning outdoor living areas, homeowners
must not underestimate the signifi cance of
drainage.
Patios, pergolas, decks, and landscaping can
increase comfort and convenience for homeowners.
In fact, connection to the outdoors
ranked high on the top 10 list of design
drivers in “The Future of Home Design,” a
survey conducted by the New Home Trends
Institute in collaboration with Pro Builder.
Fifty-eight percent of survey respondents
said connection to the outdoors will be an
important infl uence on their design choices
in the years to come.
When planning outdoor living spaces, it is
easy to focus on aesthetic appeal and the
fi nished project. But homeowners must
carefully consider the impact these modifi -
cations will have on the landscape, particularly
how they will affect drainage so it will
not compromise the integrity of the new
design nor impact the surrounding home
and other structures.
According to Kelly Masonry in Pennsylvania,
without proper drainage, water can
accumulate and that can lead to various
issues. Here's a more in-depth look at why
drainage is crucial when planning outdoor
living areas.
• Drainage prevents water damage. When
water is allowed to collect on patios and
in and around hardscaping features, it can
cause the materials to deteriorate over the
years. Pavers or stones may shift, crack or
become discolored, eventually becoming
less safe.
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• Drainage reduces accessibility issues and
safety hazards. Pooling water can make hard
surfaces slippery, possibly leading to falls
and other accidents. It also can make lawns
soggy and muddy, which can limit easy
access to areas of the yard.
• Drainage reduces soil erosion. Water can
cause erosion of surrounding soil, leading to
uneven surfaces. Erosion also may threaten
the stability of nearby structures.
• Drainage deters water infi ltration. Water
has a way of fi nding cracks and crevices
and thus entering structures. Rainwater that
is not properly directed away from a home
may eventually seep into the foundation,
causing anything from structural damage
to mold and mildew to making damp areas
conducive to pests.
Homeowners have different options when it
comes to drainage in their outdoor living areas.
Masonry experts will design patios with
a slight slope to allow water to naturally
fl ow away from the surface toward drainage
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areas. Together with well-placed gutters and
downspouts, water can be directed away
from the home.
Homeowners also might want to consider
two different types of drain systems. French
drains are a system that involves a trench
fi lled with perforated pipe and gravel to
allow water to drain naturally from the
yard, according to the Home Depot. French
drains can redirect water away from living
areas. Channel drains are another type of
system. Central Turf & Irrigation Supply
says channel drains are perimeter drains
around patios and other hardscaping that
act as an intercepter to prevent water from
going where it isn't desired. They are narrow
trenches with a grate on top so that water
enters and fl ows away.
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