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Old 07-09-2025, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
The builder terminated the downspout in the backyard for a reason. The water draining off of the roof stays in the backyard. Rerouting the water to the front yard is a bad idea. Having the water run across the driveway or to accumulate near the front door every time it rains is something the builder was trying to avoid.
No, have drain right off front door and two out front. With only two at rear of house in my CYV. Drain out front not slopped for run of to go to street till it pools is area between houses.