Shovel about 3 inches of dirt up against the foundation of your home.
How to keep roof drainage from splashing.
There are times when it rains especially during big storms that water cascades off of a roof like a waterfall.
Lilyturf mondo grass turf grass creeping phlox and creeping junipers are all viable options to cover the soil to prevent mud splashing.
Always choose a plant species that is well suited to the light and soil conditions.
Spread the dirt out about 18 inches away from your home decreasing the slope of the soil to about an inch high as you get farther away.
How to redirect rain off a roof.
Set the downspouts on a sloped leader that takes the water away from the porch.
While this is a normal aspect of roofing and.
Choose sprawling prostrate growing plants so you do not block the views out of the windows.
Attach new rain gutters along the edge of the roof if you do not already have them.
Debris including leaves branches or ice can quickly clog drains especially during a heavy storm.
This is a problem as standing water one inch deep adds five pounds per square foot of load to the roof or about 2 000 pounds of extra weight on a 20 by 20 area of roof.
At each corner place a metal splash guard that matches your.
To protect your foundation use a.