Draining water away from the foundation of a house is key to avoiding erosion in the long term. However, regular gutters often get clogged, and are unsightly. If you are looking for other solutions to this problem, there are several options that can be used to accommodate the flow of water from the roof. Make sure all the water that falls is drained away from the foundation of the building so that the condition of your home remains perfect.
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Method 1 of 9: Louver system
Step 1. Use a louver system if you have a protruding roof
This sheet metal has holes to catch water and drain it away from the house. Install the device on the side of the house, just under the roof, to drain and keep raindrops off the foundation of your house.
- This system is very good because the drains are not easily clogged with leaves or garbage like ordinary gutters.
- The shape can also be adjusted to the shape of the house so you can adjust the installation as you wish.
- However, this system can cause puddles around the house if you are not careful.
Method 2 of 9: Flat gutters
Step 1. Use drip edge if the house is still under construction
This flat sheet of metal is installed under the roof truss to drain water droplets away from the house. Tuck the sheet metal under several rows of roof trusses in the house, then hold it in place with nails and roofing cement.
- The materials used to make flat gutters are usually quite inexpensive, but installation costs vary widely.
- Flat gutters are quite difficult to install once your house has been built. However, you can use the services of a professional to do this.
- You can use a flat gutter in addition to an existing gutter, or use it in place of the gutter.
- This gutter can also seal the gap in the roof so that small animals cannot enter the attic.
Method 3 of 9: Rain chain
Step 1. Drain the water with a rain chain if there is a grassy area in the house
Rain chains can be made of copper or aluminum. The shape is like an ordinary chain with the same length as the length of the house. Hook the rain chain to the side of the house that holds the most water. When it rains, the water will flow down the chain and fall on the grassy area or the planted area at the end of the chain.
- Rain chains are usually sold for around IDR 400,000 to IDR 500,000, depending on the type of metal chosen.
- If you have a large roof, you will need more than one rain chain.
- If you live in a cold climate, don't use rain chains. Hail can damage your gutters.
Method 4 of 9: French sewer
Step 1. French drain (French drain) is very suitable for homes that are in a downhill or valley area
The ditch in the form of a long rocky path will carry water away from the foundation of the house. Dig a waterway in the area that goes downhill and away from the house, then fill it with rock and align it with the pipe.
- The cost of making a French sewer varies widely, but it usually costs between Rp. 20,000,000 to Rp. 30,000,000 to do a full installation.
- You may need professional help to do the installation. French gutters must be installed correctly in order to function perfectly.
- You can cover French gutters with gravel and plants so that they appear to be a natural part of the yard instead of taking up the land in your yard.
Method 5 of 9: Drop path
Step 1. This system is suitable for use if the house has a roof that protrudes out on all sides
Take the time to figure out where the water naturally flows from the roof to the ground. Dig the earth on all four sides of the house with a width of 46 cm and a depth of 20 cm. After that, insert a non-knitted geotextile and crushed rock to create an eye-catching water drainage system.
- The cost of making drip lines varies greatly, depending on the size of the house and the materials used.
- The rocks and fabric will hold the water to keep the foundation of your home secure.
- However, the path must be properly installed to ensure it is capable of absorbing water. Otherwise, you may cause damage to the house.
- You can also add small plants or shrubs to the path to make it look more attractive.
Method 6 of 9: Grading
Step 1. Try the grading method if you have a large area of land around the house
Use the plow to make the soil around the house slant about 2.5 cm every 30 cm. This will carry water away from the house and its foundation.
- The cost of grading depends on the services of the contractor used and the size of the page. Generally, you should be prepared to pay around IDR 25,000,000.
- Grading is very difficult to do on your own so you may need professional help to make sure the job is done properly.
- Grading can sweep across a page's landscape. Don't use this option if you really like the look of the home page.
Method 7 of 9: Water channel
Step 1. Drains are suitable for use in flat areas, such as garage entryways, sidewalks, or concrete paved roads
The metal bars that are installed have holes to catch the water flowing from your property. Position the canal diagonally, then pour mortar around it so that it is firmly attached. Install a pipe under the drain to drain standing water away from the house.
- The materials for constructing water canals are quite cheap (usually around Rp. 3,000,000), but the installation costs vary widely.
- You can connect a drain to a French sewer to drain water more easily.
- The drain may have to be installed by a professional if you are not used to laying pipes underground.
Method 8 of 9: Built-in gutter
Step 1. If your roof doesn't protrude, a built-in gutter can be a good option
These gutters are parallel to the roof and have no openings for leaves or dirt to enter. Connect the gutters to the roof and make sure they are level with the surface of your house.
- Materials for making gutters are usually sold at a price of less than IDR 500,000 per square meter.
- Use the services of a professional to install built-in gutters. The installation method is a little more complicated than regular gutters so you will need professional help.
- Congenital gutters are also quite difficult to maintain. If you choose this option, be prepared to incur extra costs in the long run.
Method 9 of 9: Rain garden
Step 1. Use this garden as a complement to other gutter replacement options
Select an area on the page that descends or is below the child. Plant the area with wet plants that can absorb water when the water flow from the house reaches the location.
- Rain gardens are usually connected to sewers from gutters, but you can also use drip lines, rain chains, or French gutters instead of gutters.
- The cost of creating a rain garden depends on the size of the land being worked on and the number of plants purchased.
- It is very important to make sure the rain garden is in a declining area so that water does not run back into the foundation of the house.
- The number of plants needed depends on the area where you live. In general, swamp and wetland plants are suitable for growing in a rain garden, while desert plants are not.
