Nashville, TN – Installing a Dry Creek Bed – Barrier Waterproofing Systems

When a heavy rain comes over your home, do you notice large channels of water running through your property? Are those channels of water cutting large, unattractive grooves through your yard and existing landscaping efforts? There are solutions for preventing this cycle from happening during larger bouts of rain that is both easy to do and can add even more charm to the landscaping setup around your home. That solution is called a dry creek bed.

Dry creek beds are an attractive solution to areas where excess water tends to flow or collect. Generally, the dry creek bed is a shallow trench lined with landscape fabric and filled with rocks of varying sizes to give it a more natural appearance. When it is raining, surface water is collected by the creek bed and directed to a discharge point that does not allow the water to flow back into undesired areas.

First, our experienced professionals will evaluate your property for any damage that has been caused by the high volume of water that has been flowing and to what undesired area it has been flowing. Though, in some cases, water can be redirected if need be, you will see the best results if you even loosely follow the natural pathway of the water.

The creek bed is then constructed along the already natural movement of the water. Laying down the landscaping fabric will prevent weeds from growing up through your beautiful dry creek bed and a layer of crushed pea gravel will prevent any more erosion from taking place. A layer of large stone aggregate is then placed over the top with the main goal of slowing down the volume of water flowing through the channel. It also completes the look and adds a visually appealing feature to your yard.

Dry creek beds can be a low maintenance focal point of the yard. Boulders can be arranged in a manor that suits you, the path can meander making it look more natural, and once installed plants can be added to complement the display. It serves as a highly functional landscaping project with great results that is so easy to do, making it an excellent choice for any homeowner experiencing high volumes of water running through their property that needs some intervention to control.

If you are experiencing this damage being done on your property, give Barrier Waterproofing Systems a call today at (615) 257-1060. Our team of professionals will can help restore the beauty of your landscaping and install a system that will effectively protect your property from wet swells and other unsightly consequences of torrential water flowing through your yard.