Did you know it’s possible to harvest rainwater when you install our waterproof decking? DryJoistEZ and AridDek aluminum decks using Wahoo Decks’ waterproof decking help to collect rainwater that would generally run right off your deck
Harvesting and recycling rainwater has become more popular than ever. Not only does it help the environment, but it also saves you money. Thus, it’s no surprise that many people are harvesting rainwater since the average American uses 100 gallons of water daily, and more than 50% of that is for outdoor use (Bates).
There are several uses for the rainwater you can collect with our waterproof decking. For example, you can use recycled water on plants or lawns and even use it to wash your car. Plants especially respond well to rainwater, and therefore, plant growth improves. Rain is naturally soft water devoid of minerals, chlorine, fluoride, and other chemicals (Rain Barrel Guide).
Benefits of Collecting Rainwater
- Relief of strain on other water supply
- Ability to build or farm in areas with no other water supply
- Increased water independence and security
- Lower water supply costs
- Reduced flood flows
- Reduced topsoil loss
- Control water saturation around foundations and basement walls
Collecting Rainwater with A Rain Barrel
To harvest rainwater from your Wahoo waterproof decking, you must have a gutter collecting the water that runs off your deck. The simplest way to obtain rainwater from your deck and gutter is to install a rain barrel. Rain barrels are just large containers, usually 50-80 gallon barrels, that capture the rainwater at the end of the downspout of your gutter. They are a simple, efficient, low-cost method for homeowners to collect and recycle the water runoff from the deck.
If you consider installing a rain barrel around your deck, check with your city. Some cities give away rain barrels for free or offer a discount.
Because Wahoo Decks offers an entirely waterproof area below your deck via our waterproof decking, all rainwater is caught by our watertight decking boards and can be directed to a gutter. The space below your deck will stay completely dry while the water can be recycled. Making a difference in our environment is vital to Wahoo Building Products; we are happy to offer waterproof decking systems with an under-deck drainage system that makes it easy to harvest rainwater.
Wahoo Building Products: DryJoistEZ and AridDek Help Gain LEED Credits
- Up to 2 points may be available for stormwater reduction (stormwater management practices)
- Up to 2 points for water-efficient irrigation
- 1 point for reducing a project’s sewage generation from the use of potable water by 50% or more
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