Redirecting Gutter Downspouts
This makes it difficult for the gutter to redirect the rainwater.
Redirecting gutter downspouts. Do not direct diverted rainwater towards sidewalks driveways or other solid surfaces in order to avoid icing hazards during winter weather. Water is then redirected to flow into a rain barrel or to a lawn or garden where it can soak into the ground. Redirecting downspouts to a landscaped area is a great way to help reduce runoff from a property. For the garage i used a downspout adapter without a leaf guard since there aren t trees close enough for that gutter to get clogged up.
Downspout disconnection is the process of disconnecting the downspout from a pipe or the paved area. Follow the tips below to install gutter elbows in your downspout. When your gutters and downspouts malfunction you ll notice that they ll overflow since they re clogged by debris such as leaves rocks and twigs. These methods of rerouting can be combined together with capture and storage practices see below.
See more ideas about outdoor gardens backyard downspout. To do this i cut the black corrugated pipe added a t and aimed the pipe upwards to the downspout. Attach elbow to bottom end of downspout and connect a downspout extension to carry rainwater away from the foundation. If using a splash block at end of downspout be sure the splash block and ground upon which it rests slope.
Since my in ground pipe ran right past the garage i had the garage downspout dump in as well. Step 1 draw a plan of your gutter and downspout path. Installing gutter elbows in your downspout will help redirect water flow away from the foundation of your home your driveway and other areas where excess water or ice in winter could be a hazard. A quick fix is to redirect your downspouts put simply point your gutters away from your house so the water doesn t go straight down the foundation.
Clean gutters regularly to keep rainwater flowing freely. Downspouts can be extended beneath raised patios porches or decks to redirect rainwater to flowerbeds and other areas were water is needed.