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Deck Drainage Problems: How Water Can Damage Your Outdoor Space
In this episode of Deck Builders Chicago, we explain why water management should be part of every deck, patio, porch, and backyard renovation plan. Water is one of the main causes of rot, loose footings, damaged framing, settled patios, and early material failure. A deck can look well built on the surface while hidden drainage issues slowly create problems underneath.
We discuss where water commonly collects around outdoor structures, including near the house, around deck posts, at the bottom of stairs, under elevated decks, and beside patios. Homeowners will learn why downspouts, yard slope…
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