Downspouts are drainage pipes that direct rain water from the roof to the ground.
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The good news is there s a fix for every budget and diy skill level.
Extending them is a necessary project to keep your home safe from damaging rainwater.
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As with gutters a downspout s capacity must match or exceed the expected runoff.
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Adding a 2 by 3 rectangular downspout for instance boosts your gutter s capacity by 600 square feet of drainage area.
Gutter connectors join gutter sections together like gutter to corner with options that fit traditional and contemporary style gutters.
Use the chart below to figure out how many extra downspouts you need.
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Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage.
The downspout is the piece that is attached to the side of the home and channels runoff to the ground away from your home.
The trench should be at least 6 inches wide and slope down slightly 1 to 2 inches per length of pipe so water drains away from the downspouts.
Featuring durable plastic construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections.
This is where the rainwater is lead away from the building s foundation so that no rainwater is able to pool around the building.
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Continue until you have completed the trench.
Downspouts are most commonly seen attached to the corners of home or building.