Home Depot Leaf Filter Review from Veteran Contractor In my 35 years as a contractor, I've seen a lot of structural damage. If you don't catch the water at the downspout and keep it caught, you risk all kinds of damage to your home. So when you install a downspout cleanout, vent, or a leaf filter [...]
Everybody's very vain about what they put on their house. Homeowners don't want an attachment to their home that draws negative attention to it. That's why French Drain Man created the only downspout cleanout to hit the market. Instead of having all these fittings that look unsightly, you can now have a very clean vented cleanout. [...]
Buried downspouts can provide homeowners with a powerful, low-maintenance drainage solution. When set up correctly, they move water away from your home’s foundation and basement to protect them from damaging moisture. If you’re considering DIY underground gutter drainage these tips from a veteran contractor will ensure your roof runoff system is installed correctly. We Will Cover: [...]
Leaf Filter Pro Tip Before we explain how to install let's cover why we install our leaf filter this way. First you want to install it in a way that you can still access your underground roof runoff system and it's convenient to do an inspection. That way if you want to flush the line [...]
When to Use a French Drain vs Yard Drain with Catch Basin Many homeowners have yard drainage issues that result in standing water, damaged foundations, or flooded basements. If your foundation is compromised by excess water, how do you know when to use a French drain vs yard drain with catch basin? Determining which system will [...]
We're bringing a new part to market, our downspout leaf filter We patented a vent and removable screen for a low-maintenance, vented clean-out. The fluid dynamics and screened clean-out filter are better than anything you can compare it to. Nothing flows water like this part. Prebuy for January 2023: Downspout Leaf Filter Vented Clean Out Created [...]
How Do I Keep My Buried Downspouts from Freezing? I'm going to show you what we did to prevent freeze-up in the wintertime and answer homeowners' question, "How do I keep buried downspouts from freezing?" Michigan homeowners have enough to worry about in the winter, from ensuring their homes are properly insulated to maintaining their [...]
Do Buried Downspouts Get Clogged? Yes, many buried downspout systems fail because of poor installation. This doesn't mean you should avoid building a roof runoff system altogether. It means to avoid the mistakes that cause clogging by using the right products and techniques. Here’s why underground downspouts get clogged and how to avoid it. This is [...]
How Do You Size Your Buried Downspout System? Whether you’re a homeowner getting a buried downspout professionally installed or a DIYer installing your own, you should know some critical factors before your shovel hits the soil. French Drain Man has provided drainage tips on everything from the fabric, the slope, and the pipe to use. But [...]
Michigan Downspout Installation Protects Your Home One thing many Michiganders understand is the power of water. We've seen destructive damage from the freeways and surrounding areas flooding a few years ago. But what about your home's drainage system? It might be hard to imagine that your downspout could affect your home's foundation and structural integrity. However, [...]
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