4 Ways to Direct Water Away from Your Garage
Sometimes heavy rains and high winds make it so you can’t keep water out of the garage, but you certainly don’t want rain going in there regularly. There are a number of things you can do to redirect rain so it stays away from your garage. Here are 4 ideas.
1. Use gutter guards. While this doesn’t in itself divert rainwater, it does allow your gutters to remain clog-free much longer, so that rather than backing up or spilling over, rainwater goes to downspouts. You’d be amazed how much difference clean gutters make in keeping water away from your garage or other areas you don’t want it.
2. Use downspouts. Speaking of downspouts, these can be arranged to direct water away from your garage. You can further direct rainwater away by using drain tiles underneath downspouts and by using downspouts that have a small bend at the bottom, aimed away from the house.
3. Consider rain barrels. If you live in a drought-prone area, using a rain barrel can not only keep water out of your garage, but can cut down on how much municipal water you have to use to take care of your garden. Numerous rain barrel configurations exist. You’ll want a covered barrel with a screen or filter to keep debris out. Many rain barrels use a simple, pressure-fed hose attached at the bottom.
4. Have a look at French drains. These are trenches that are covered with gravel, and they are used specifically to redirect surface water away from a particular area. Some have perforated hollow pipes inside to quickly cope with heavy rainfall. Many French drains have landscaping material underneath to keep roots from getting into the drainage pipe. Because the pipe is perforated, water is allowed to drain out at multiple points, with any excess discharged at the end, well away from your garage.
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