Not only that, but the water saturating the soil will drown your flowers and ruin your landscaping. Rainwater or melted snow that doesn’t channel far enough away from the house will pool against the foundation and gradually seep into crawl spaces or the basement, jeopardizing your home’s foundation and structure. Without a downspout, water would collect in your gutters until it overflowed and damaged or eroded your siding, roof, and foundation.
When rainwater accumulates on your roof, it travels down into your gutter system, which collects the water and directs it through the downspout. They are usually placed along the sides of the building but are also installed at any low point of the gutter system facing a suitable drainage area.Ī crucial part of your drainage system, downspouts are designed to protect your home from water damage by directing rainwater away from your home to a designated drainage area. They can be made of aluminum, PVC, stainless stell, or even copper. What Are Gutter Downspouts? Photo Credit: IcemanJ / Canva Pro / Licenseĭownspouts are lightweight, vertical tubes connected to the end or elbow of your gutters and extend toward the ground. Step 6: Place the Downspout Into the Trench.
