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.

Step 1 draw a plan of your gutter and downspout path. Clean gutters regularly to keep rainwater flowing freely. Learn other downspout extender solutions here. If using a splash block at end of downspout be sure the splash block and ground upon which it rests slope.

On the house i used downspout adapters with leaf guards. Pound in two stakes 4 feet from the house and directly in front of each downspout. Attach elbow to bottom end of downspout and connect a downspout extension to carry rainwater away from the foundation. 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. Use a fine tooth hacksaw to make the cut. You will need to measure the slope of the gutters to ensure water flows into the downspouts evenly. On a large piece of newsprint draw the plan of your gutter and downspout for your house.

Measure 9 inches 22 86 cm up from where the downspout enters the connection with the sewer standpipe. Install each gutter hook lower by 3 5 centimeters to achieve an angle that helps rainwater passage. Simply cut your gutter extender at a 45 degree angle and connect it to your downspout with the zip hinge and 8 screws. In the pictures you can see how i connect the downspouts to my pvc system.

Step 3 purchase your materials. Use a string and 1x2 stakes to lay out the trench. Using gutter elbows to redirect your downspout. Step 2 measure the length of downspout and elbows you will need.

Soak up the rain. 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. Tie the string to the downspout then stretch it out and around all the stakes. 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.

It s fairly easy to install. Place other stakes spaced 8 feet apart in between. Since my in ground pipe ran right past the garage i had the garage downspout dump in as well. Cut the downspout at the mark.