Gutter Down Spout Tap

Even though no one likes doing it clean out your gutters removing fallen leaves before the winter season.

Gutter down spout tap.

Locate where you want to place your new downspout. If the gutters are clogged with leaves the water cannot drain properly creating large chunks of frozen ice in the gutters and further blocking snowmelt. The downspout is the piece that is attached to the side of the home and channels runoff to the ground away from your home. They are usually installed by cutting at an angle of 45 degrees and then connecting it to the downspout with hinges and screws.

If your gutters overflow regularly during heavy rains you may want to consider adding an extra downspout. Measure from the gutter to the wall of the house and then from the gutter to the ground. A downspout extension when added to your gutter system guides water toward the ground and diverts it away from your foundation and structure. Storm drain or dry well.

Gutter downspout extension gutter extension black downspouts 2 x 3 in. Keep the downspout exit area flowing freely. Gutter connectors join gutter sections together like gutter to corner with options that fit traditional and contemporary style gutters. Featuring durable vinyl construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections.