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Patio Drainage Basics: Keeping Water Away From Your Home
On this episode of Deck Builders Staten Island, we explain why drainage should be one of the first decisions in any patio, deck, or backyard renovation project. A patio may look strong and level when it is new, but poor slope, weak base preparation, and bad water flow can lead to standing water, shifting pavers, cracks, and moisture problems near the home over time.
We start with a simple principle: outdoor surfaces should guide water away from the house. A patio does not need to look visibly sloped, but it does need enough pitch for rainwater to drain instead of collecting near doors…
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