Roofs
Rainscaping Solutions For Roofs
View the detailed information for each RainScaping solution suited for Roofs including how to design, install and maintain your solution. Be sure to first Evaluate Your Site to make sure a solution will work for your property and to check for potential permit requirements.
Drip-Line Protection | |
| Add plants, mulch or rocks below decks or roofs with no gutters. Solutions for: - Reducing erosion - Preventing basement & crawl space flooding Effort: Low to Moderate Cost: $ - $$ Maintenance: Low | |
Drainage outlet protection | |
| Install at the outlet of downspouts, pipes or berms to slow runoff and spread it out. Solution for: - Reducing erosion - Preventing basement & crawl space flooding Effort: Low Cost: $ Maintenance: Low | |
Gutters & Downspouts | |
| Add to a roof to direct rainwater to the yard where it can soak in. Solution for: - Reducing erosion - Helping prevent basement & crawl space flooding Effort: Low to Moderate Cost: $ - $$ Maintenance: Low | |
Rain Gardens | |
| Direct runoff into a landscape area designed with special soils and plants allowing water to pond and slowly soak in. Solution for: - Adding visual interest - Reducing compaction and erosion in heavy-traffic areas - Helping rainwater soak in Effort: High Cost: $$$ Maintenance: Moderate (Highest highest in first 2-3 years as plants establish. Regular mulch application can reduce maintenance) | |
Rainwater Collection Systems (Cistern) | |
| Capture and store large amounts of rainwater from your roof to repurpose for watering. Solution for: - Slowing down rainwater - Storing rain for later use - Reducing your water bill Effort: Moderate Cost: $$ Maintenance: Moderate | |
Rainwater Collection Systems (Rain Barrel) | |
| Capture and store small amounts of rainwater from your roof to repurpose for watering. Solution for: - Slowing down rainwater - Storing rain for later use - Reducing your water bill Effort: Moderate Cost: $$ Maintenance: Moderate | |
Underground Infiltration Systems (may require permits) | |
| Direct runoff into an underground trench, pit (dry well) or chamber where the water slowly soaks into the ground. Solution for: - Helping rainwater soak in Effort: High Cost: $$ Maintenance: Low | |