How To Reroute Gutter Downspout

Downspouts may also be connected to a pipe in the ground that connects directly to the sanitary sewer or storm drain system.

How to reroute gutter downspout.

You will need to measure the slope of the gutters to ensure water flows into the downspouts evenly. Step 3 purchase your materials. Install each gutter hook lower by 3 5 centimeters to achieve an angle that helps rainwater passage. The cap prevents water debris and or rodents from entering the.

Use a string and 1x2 stakes to lay out the trench. If using a splash block at end of downspout be sure the splash block and ground upon which it rests slope. Step 1 draw a plan of your gutter and downspout path. Situate downspouts in inconspicuous areas.

If you need to move the downspout on a gutter you ll need four quarter inch screws some polyurethane sealant a pre fabricated pipe band and a standard raz. Since my in ground pipe ran right past the garage i had the garage downspout dump in as well. Step 2 measure the length of downspout and elbows you will need. On a large piece of newsprint draw the plan of your gutter and downspout for your house.

In the pictures you can see how i connect the downspouts to my pvc system. Using gutter elbows to redirect your downspout. Clean gutters regularly to keep rainwater flowing freely. Cut the downspout at the mark.

Tie the string to the downspout then stretch it out and around all the stakes. Pound in two stakes 4 feet from the house and directly in front of each downspout. Disconnect redirect downspouts downspouts are often directed onto a paved surface such as a driveway which sends water directly into the street when it rains. Measure 9 inches 22 86 cm up from where the downspout enters the connection with the sewer standpipe.

Simply cut your gutter extender at a 45 degree angle and connect it to your downspout with the zip hinge and 8 screws. Mark the downspout openings on your gutter and cut them before installing the gutters. Place other stakes spaced 8 feet apart in between. Soak up the rain.

Use a fine tooth hacksaw to make the cut. It s fairly easy to install. There are a variety of different ways to do this but we recommend building your very own retractable downspout using zip hinge. Place a cap on the sewer standpipe.