Downspout extensions make a good addition to a basement waterproofing system. Clean gutters and open downspouts will direct a great deal of the water that would otherwise end up in the foundation safely away from the foundation backfilled soil and running downhill from the home. This will allow your gutters downspout to extend far enough away from your home so water does not puddle up against foundation. Unfortunately, many downspouts do not bring the water from the gutters far enough away from the home, and it ends up entering the soil around the foundation.
To combat this, many homeowners will add a pipe or track for the water called a downspot extension. These additions help move the water father away from the home, but they also add an unsightly eyesore and tripping hazard to the yard. Lawnmowers are forced to work their way around them, and they generally create a nuisance around the home. And when homeowners bury the pipes, they tend to clog with leaves, acorns, and other debris, and they need a pitch to drain properly to the edge of the yard.
Basement Systems has two solutions to these drainage systems- the LawnScape, and their RainChute downspout extensions. Both products extend the downspout with a system that lies even with or below the ground to add a subtle, noninvasive drainage system to the yard that will not clog up and cease to do its job. The foundation drainage systems are capable of taking the water as much as seven feet away from the home with a cost-effective and helpful product. When it comes to proper yard drainage, there's nothing like it!
* What is a Free Estimate and Inspection? An authorized Basement Systems or CleanSpace® Crawl Space contractor will schedule a meeting during which a design specialist will inspect and measure your basement or crawl space FREE of charge, provide a free in-depth book on basement or crawl space solutions (valued at $14.95) and present you with a free written estimate at no cost.
** Warranties vary by product and service. Check with your local authorized Basement Systems or CleanSpace® Crawl Space contractor for specific warranty information.
