Photo Album: Safer, Updated Exterior Drainage System is Installed in Columbus, OH

  • This above-ground downspout conductor line is not only a safety hazard, but it is not directed far enough away from the house to be effective.
  • Durable four-inch polyurethane pipe is installed in the ground to create a safer and more reliable drainage system that will direct water away from the home.
  • Once the pipe is installed in the ground and the soil is replaced, a LawnScape outlet is installed at the end of the line. This safely camouflages the line, and it keeps leaves and other debris out of the pipes.
  • The same ineffective exterior drainage system has also been used on another side of the home. This downspout attachment is visibly leaking, debris can clog its perforations, and it is a tripping hazard covering the sidewalk.
  • The same durable pipe is installed and will safely be buried underneath the sidewalk.
  • Once the new pipe is installed, cement is poured to replace a section of the sidewalk. This area is now much safer without the downspout attachment.

Album Description

After purchasing a century-old house one year ago, a homeowner in Columbus, OH, has been working on refurbishing the structure one project at a time. He was concerned with the safety and functionality of the exterior drainage system, so he contacted Ohio Basement Authority after learning more about our company through online resources like Angie's List.

We then upgraded the system by installing new pipes for downspout conductor lines, and burying them underground. LawnScape outlets were also installed to camouflage the ends of these lines.

The homeowner is excited to have an updated drainage system that will help keep water out of and away from the house.

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  • This is not an effective exterior drainage system.
  • New downspout conductor lines are installed.
  • This is a more effective exterior drainage system.
  • There are similar drainage issues on the other side of the house.
  • The downspout lines are replaced.
  • The exterior drainage project is now complete.

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911 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
1-614-254-6006

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