Patio Drainage System

Drainage Care Patio Drainage Systems

Although patios can be a stunning addition to any home, they can also be the cause of many problems. If you install a patio without effective patio drainage systems, then you could be laying the groundwork for serious structural damage. The last thing you want to do is be the cause of serious damage to your property, either due to ignorance or neglect.

Here at Drainage Care, we can deliver complete drainage systems to help your property avoid the risks of water damage. As patios are normally made from hard-wearing, weather-resistant stone, they can cause standing water. Without access to a well-designed drainage system, your property could suffer from a range of potential problems, including structural damage and health hazards.

What are Patio Drainage Systems?

A patio drainage system is a complete solution for use in all kinds of domestic and commercial patios. These systems will be used to remove water and prevent it from causing damage across your stone patio.

It is common for these systems to be integrated into your existing drainage options. In some cases, the original system may need to be altered to help deal with the increased volume of water it will be required to handle. An effective drainage system for your patio should be integrated into the initial design, rather than being added as an afterthought. This can improve the reliability of the system and help to eliminate all kinds of water and weather damage.

What are the Risks of Standing Water on my Patio?

Eliminating standing water on your patio is extremely important. It can lead to a wide range of problems, some of which are irritating, whereas others are hazardous to your property and health. Some of the most common problems include:

• Unusable Patios – If your patio retains water and allows it to remain in place, this can prevent you from being able to use the space effectively. In the worst cases, it can even stop you from being able to leave your property without wading through shallow puddles.
• Long-Term Damage to Patios – Both wooden and stone patios can suffer extensive damage from standing water. Wooden patios can easily warp and split, or even become rotten and mouldy, if standing water is left in place for extended periods of time. Stone, while more durable to all kinds of damage, can become discoloured, permanently damaged and loosely connected to the surface. Water can cause cracks to develop, cement and adhesives to break apart.
• Structural Damage to Your Property – In addition to damaging your patios, standing water and flooding can cause damage to your property. Exterior walls can easily suffer from water damage, including damp and mould. This can easily rise up your walls, resulting in serious structural issues to your home.In some cases, this water can even cause damage to your foundations. If it sinks down into the adjacent soil, it can cause the soil to swell. This adds more pressure on to your foundations. In many cases, this can force them to shift in place and, in the worst circumstances, even break apart.