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Ask about when and how to use catch basins to turn corners or to catch the water from the downspouts.

I've done some remodeling and now the rain from my roof near my front door that used to drain rapidly, tends to pool. With a good heavy rain, like we get in a hurricane, 6-10 inches in a few hours, unless I do something to move the water from the front door area, we could get water in our living...

Hurricane's and high deductibles make it imperative for many of us in Louisiana to do our own work. I'm here to learn, provide input, and enjoy fellow DIY ers. glad to be here. tom