This won t extend your downspout per se but it s an eco friendly way to collect and reuse rainwater.
Extend gutter downspouts underground for drainage.
Years ago in trying to move water away from our home we buried a downspout extension moving the water away.
The drainage pipe used for extending downspouts is non perforated schedule 40 pvc pipe with 4 inches diameter.
Typically professional installation to extend a downspout underground would be done by a landscaper or a handyman with landscaping drainage experience.
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Featuring durable plastic construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections.
For our installation we used it to snake around a few large boulders we couldn t pry out.
Since my in ground pipe ran right past the garage i had the garage downspout dump in as well.
And again there are many ways to do this.
Some jobs will also require flexible drainpipe which is invaluable for getting around obstacles or following uneven terrain.
The water simply drains into the ground at the end of the underground downspouts.
On the house i used downspout adapters with leaf guards.
By installing underground gutter drainage.
There are many ways to move water away from a home but the most popular is a french drain.
This will help to prevent clogs and overflowing drains.
In the pictures you can see how i connect the downspouts to my pvc system.
Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage.
Your gutter system is only as good as your downspout drainage.
You can also hire a professional to tap into an underground drainage system if you have one installed on your.
These will help provide a natural solution to your drainage problems.
The good news is there s a fix for every budget and diy skill level.
Ask for referrals at your local nursery or home improvement center or ask neighbors and friends for recommendations or whether they ve solved similar drainage problems.
Extending them is a necessary project to keep your home safe from damaging rainwater.
Turn your problem into an advantage by creating a rain garden to manage water runoff.
This flexible downspout extension easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 55 in.