Roofwater and Stormwater Drainage – Plan Your Project

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When it comes to stormwater drainage, Brisbane can be a tricky place to get it right. For example, plenty of homes in inner city suburbs have no stormwater access on their block. However, all properties must now connect to a ‘lawful point of discharge’ such as an authorised council stormwater drain or road. But what if your stormwater access point is on your neighbour’s land? Well, then you’re talking about an easement.

Sound complicated enough yet? Want to outsource it to the experts?

The Salmon Plumbing team are the drainage plumbers Brisbane trusts to keep them safe this storm season. We can help you develop and install an effective roofwater drainage system for your home. Here’s what you need to know when planning your stormwater drainage project.

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Could Your Gutters Handle a Brisbane Hail Storm?

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Let’s talk about the importance of gutter maintenance. Can your gutters handle a freak hailstorm in Brisbane? Is your water tank well-maintained to ensure any overflow of water is stored in the tank?

It’s been a decade of heavy downpours. Nothing like droughts and flooding rains to put pressure on your guttering and water tanks. But with Brisbane’s intense summer storms and turbulent 5pm thunderstorms come isolated pockets of hail. It’s not just about clearing out the leaves. Your gutters need to withstand being pounded with ice – sometimes the size of a pebble, occasionally the size of a golf ball. Are your gutters in the right shape for summer hailstorms in Brisbane?

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