Choose sprawling prostrate growing plants so you do not block the views out of the windows.
How to keep roof drainage from splashing.
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.
Shovel about 3 inches of dirt up against the foundation of your home.
Install splash guards at each corner of your gutters to direct water through the entire system rather than having it run off the edge.
There are times when it rains especially during big storms that water cascades off of a roof like a waterfall.
If water can t get to the drains or gutters it will pond on flat roofs.
How to redirect rain off a roof.
To protect your foundation use a.
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.
Set the downspouts on a sloped leader that takes the water away from the porch.
While this is a normal aspect of roofing and.
Always choose a plant species that is well suited to the light and soil conditions.
The slope helps rain splash away from your house.