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by roger191141
Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Drainage Gratings to Prevent Blockage for ACO Raindrain Channels
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Drainage Gratings to Prevent Blockage for ACO Raindrain Channels

ACO Raindrain channels are often fitted between patios and buildings. They work but the slotted gratings tend to act as leaf traps while actually allowing small leaves to pass through and block the system. What's needed is a perforated grating which ACO don't make for this system. Does anyone know o...
by roger191141
Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:24 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Raised deck with rainwater capture underneath
Replies: 2
Views: 3013

Re: Raised deck with rainwater capture underneath

That's a good point. Slugs & snails I can cope with but keeping midges out will be a problem. Even a well-capped water butt still harbours them. I'm off to research economic ways of debugging stored water.
by roger191141
Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Raised deck with rainwater capture underneath
Replies: 2
Views: 3013

Raised deck with rainwater capture underneath

I'm hoping to build a deck about 50cm above ground level. It will abutt a new conservatory. I propose to construct a water reservoir underneath. Approximate deck dimensions are 6m x 5m. The deck will be supported by three concrete block dwarf walls in parallel and an end wall creating 2 partions. My...
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