Custom Outdoor Living Project in Charlotte, NC
The Challenge
This Charlotte, NC homeowner needed an outdoor space that solved a specific problem — drainage, sloped grading, an underused yard, or a transition between indoor and outdoor living — without compromising the look of the home. Our team scoped the site, identified the constraints, and proposed a design built around the way the family actually uses the space.
The Design & Material Selection
For this project we specified premium hardscape materials, chosen for durability in Charlotte's freeze-thaw cycles and for the way the color and texture sit against the home's existing architecture. The layout was drawn to match the home's sight lines, the lawn's natural grade, and the way the family moves between the house, patio, and yard.
The Final Result
Pipeouts are the Outdoor Living Tip of the Day
What are they?
In the landscaping industry, burying 4” black corrugated pipe is called a Pipeout. We also use downspout adapters, Y connectors, catch basins and more to maximize the drainage flow. It’s a good idea to get the water from off your roof, down the downspouts, and underground (pipeouts) away from the foundation of your home. Your lawn and planting beds will also appreciate not having all that excess water.
The Process
- Dig a really big hole
- Install the dry well
- Connect the drain tube
Required Tools for this Project
- Cordless Drill
- Garden Rake
- Hammer
- Level
- Line Level
- Spade
- Tape Measure
- Utility Knife
- Wheelbarrow
Required Materials for this Project
- Crushed Rock
- Drain Cover
- Drain Tubing
- Dry Well
- Fabric Sock
- Landscape Fabric
- Stakes
- Y-fittings
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